Pyrography  Work

 

I use the term "pyrography" to describe the work that I do, but most people know of this art form as woodburning. The word "pyrography" literally means fire writing and is the act of using varying temperatures to burn patterns and designs into surfaces. Pyrography is just another word for woodburning, but seeing as I generally do not burn on wood, I find that pyrography fits my work more appropriately.

 

Please keep in mind while viewing my work that my safety precautions are extreme because the tools I use can be dangerous. The woodburners I use can reach temperatures as high as 3500 degrees Fahrenheit, so I wear a crematory-grade respirator mask and work in a concrete studio. I wear a leather apron, safety glasses, and leather gloves. My fingers are covered inside of the gloves with leather sleeves for multiple layers of protection. If you plan to woodburn on your own, please follow necessary safety precautions.