How to Create your own Pyrography Tips

This is a short smiley video to demonstrate how to make your own nichrome pyrography tips for interchangeable tip post (ITP) pens. I love creating tips ... its a great way to expand your mark making within your work and it's also a super cheap way to try out new tip shapes if you are thinking of buying a fixed tip pen. Think of tips as the paintbrush for the pyrographer... All you need for basic tips are - NiChrome wire (gauge to suit your machine) Wire Cutters Round Nose Pliers Ruler Screwdriver to fit your ITP For Skews & Shaders add on - Ball Pein Hammer Makeshift Anvil (I use the side of an old lump hammer) An old hand file & some fine grade sandpaper (200-400ish grit) As always check your machine will be compatable with the tips you are making. Shaders tend to draw more power (larger surface area of metal) so may require a heavy duty cord (thin cord can get too hot).... And of course ... Make sure the machine is always switched off and the pen is cool! Enjoy xx