In this pyrography episode, I will explain how to create my Mandala Dragonfly artwork. The dragonfly and corners were created via wood burning. The background is mostly colored pencils and a tiny amount of ink.
Note. At the 10:13 mark I state that the outer edges should be darker than the inner. That was an oops. Instead it should be the outer edges are lighter in color than the inner. The same thing happens at the 17:05 time stamp. At least I was consistent with my oops. :)
My website has a blog containing information this video doesn't have. The video contains a lot of information that the blog doesn't.
Also, the blog has the free pattern that you can use for this artwork.
Here's a link to the blog: https://wp.me/p8j0lZ-8yU
COLORED PENCILS:
All of the colored pencils are by Prismacolor
Black # 935
Dark Grey # 747 1/2 - this from the Verithin line of Prismacolor colored pencils
French Gray 10% # 1068
French Gray 20% # 1069
Warm Gray 20% # 1051
Warm Gray 30% # 1052
Warm Gray 50% # 1054
White # 938
PRODUCTS USED:
I used a cheap wooden craft box that I most likely got at Michaels. Here’s a link to one that is very similar to what I used: https://www.michaels.com/product/85-wood-flat-box-by-make-market-10357774
I do no recommend using a box that has a pine top. Pine is not fun to burn on. It doesn't burn evening and has a tendency to ooze sap. At least that's what I've experienced.
The below links are Amazon affiliate links.
Culiau engraver - https://amzn.to/45GUEOY
Embossing Tools - https://amzn.to/3uAC7o3
Xacto knife - https://amzn.to/3bC1WgD
Speedwell dip pen - https://amzn.to/3W0W5pF
Grey fountain pen ink* - https://amzn.to/4h1nnUZ
Technical ink pen - https://amzn.to/3DQ8EO0
Winsor & Newton Watercolor paint - https://amzn.to/3Ah9iRa
In the video I fill the technical pen with airbrush paint. The brand I use isn't something I have found on Amazon. Quite truthfully, I would use diluted watercolor or fountain pen ink instead of airbrush paint because airbrush paint has limited applications.
* I have not tried this ink. I found it on Amazon and it had good reviews.
Video Links:
Culiau Engraver product review: https://youtu.be/4FbvAs_5oU4
Moonlit tree tutorial: https://youtu.be/cNppwy6BT80
The moonlit tree tutorial shows an alternate way to create white dots instead of using an engraver
Website: https://www.PyrographyMadeEasy.com
Etsy Page: https://pyrographymadeeasy.etsy.com
Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/pyrographyme
Wood: Birch plywood
Pyrography Time: 11 3/4 hours
The time does not include coloring the background
Size: 8 x 8 inches (20.3 x 30.3 cm)
Date Completed: August 26, 2023
Burner = Colwood Super Pro II
Colwood website: https://woodburning.com
Please be aware that I am not affiliated with Colwood. I just happen to use their brand of burner. Since I get numerous questions about where to buy one, I've included a link to their website.
Artist: Brenda Wilkie
Video created by: Brenda Wilkie
Music written & performed by: Todd Wilkie
I’ve broken down the tutorial into easy to navigate chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Trace lines
01:33 Corner designs part 1
08:39 White dots and alternative
09:17 Corner designs part 2
13:57 Wings
15:14 Body
24:33 Background prep and inking
25:37 Dip pen alternative
26:07 Adding color
28:45 Conclusion
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