Today, we’re going to talk about pyrography. This art, which has been elevated to the rank of creative hobby over the years, has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Still relatively unknown to the general public, wood burning is gaining more and more followers every year. Economical and easy to use, the pyrography tool is indeed a hobby that can be used by both children and adults. Moreover, this heat-engraving device is also available for amateurs and professionals. If you have the soul of an artist and want to change your world by discovering an original and equally creative practice like painting, then give pyrography a try.
What is a pyrography pen, and how to choose one?
To fully understand the concept of wood engraving, you must first know the main tool, the pyrography tool. This device is comparable to a soldering iron, so it has a handle and a metal tube into which a tip is screwed, also called a pyrography tip. This tip is interchangeable and can take different shapes to provide a multitude of aspects when drawing. It is therefore the tip of the pyrography tool that will be the main element when using it. Heated to more than 200 °C, the tip placed on a surface such as wood or leather will leave a burn mark on the support to create a pattern. It is indeed thanks to this process that it is possible to create precise and original visuals.
As we explained in the introduction, wood burning is an activity for young and old. In this sense, there are a large number of devices to suit all profiles. Thus, a professional pyrographer will not have the same characteristics as a pyrographer for children. It is therefore important to select a device adapted to your needs and budget. These devices are perfect for getting started without breaking the bank. As a general rule, they do not have a power regulator; plug it into the mains and you’re done.
Choosing a pyrography kit for children
For younger children, pyrography kits for children are available. These packs offer a multitude of accessories to help you discover this creative hobby in the best conditions. For less than €30, you can buy a pyrography kit for children. At this price, your child will have all the necessary equipment to get started. Pyrography iron, stencils for tracing shapes, and around ten different tips will generally be included in the kit.
However, remember that the pyrography tool is a device that heats up to more than 180°C. The risk of burning the child is therefore very real. To give you an idea, the majority of pyrography kits are suitable for children aged 8 and over. Also, be sure to accompany your child during the first attempts to explain the basic safety rules to avoid any problems with the hot iron. Finally, if your child gets into the game and falls in love with this new activity, you can then invest in a more advanced pyrography tool.
