Pyrography 101: Woodburning Illustration Techniques
A course by user8484683 surname8484683 , Freelance Artist
Joined August 2021
Discover the meditative craft of pyrography and learn to enhance wooden objects with unique illustrations inspired by the world around you
Discover the meditative craft of pyrography and learn to enhance wooden objects with unique illustrations inspired by the world around you
Joined August 2021
“I’m passionate about the meditative process that pyrography can give you: sitting down and carving, smelling the wood, and feeling the texture you create is just as important as the end result.”
Freelance artist Ashlyn Rudolph specializes in using pyrography techniques to create unique, wood-burned illustrations which she shares with over 15K followers on Instagram.
In this online course, she teaches you the essentials of pyrography. Learn to decorate your wooden objects using a combination of different woodburning techniques to make them truly unique. Ignite your creativity and draw amazing illustrations with heat.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 23 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (51)
- 2,627 students
- 17 lessons (2h 21m)
- 23 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a decorative wooden plaque using woodburning illustration techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in discovering the art of pyrography, from hobbyists to professional artists.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required for this course, but knowledge of illustration or design in woodworking would be helpful.
In terms of materials, you will need a woodburning tool, a wooden plaque, sandpaper, a pencil, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
A course by user8484683 surname8484683
Ashlyn Rudolph is a freelance artist based in Virginia, U.S. As a child, she was passionate about telling stories and making things, and realized from a young age that she wanted to pursue an artistic career. She went on to complete a BFA in communication arts at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she specialized in children’s illustration and design. Ashlyn later went on to teach herself how to illustrate with woodburning techniques.
After sharing her work online in 2020, she grew a following on TikTok and Instagram for her pyrography work and later left her job to pursue a full-time career in art. Ashlyn mainly works on personal pieces, but has collaborated with brands including Ketnipz LLC, creating illustrated backgrounds for their game, BeanKind. She also shares her work with over 15K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Wood and Workspace Preparation
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About the Wood
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Materials and Tools
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Sanding the Piece
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Setting Up the Workspace
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U3
Practicing Pyrography Techniques
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Exercises to Control the Tool: The Lines
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Exercises to Control the Tool: Texture and Shading
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Getting Inspiration
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Sketching the Design
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U4
Burning the Design onto Wood
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Transferring the Sketch
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Linework
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The Details
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Texture and Shadows 1
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Texture and Shadows 2
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U5
Useful Tips
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Packing and Protecting the Product
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Showcasing Work on Social Networks
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FP
Final project
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Pyrography 101: Woodburning Illustration Techniques
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PlusEnjoyed how everything was explained and taught. Really interesting to see the influences as well as the way Ash does the art form as well. I’m excited to see how my own experience and style can show through my own projects
displayname7875181
Great course! I recommend it to those who want to start learning this technique but also to those who already know a little, like me, but want to go deeper.
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Great course…especially for beginners.
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displayname10374042
I love it! I've been pyrography for a while now, but I think I'll reach another level with this course. I love your explanations. Thank you so much!
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displayname12750226
That was a very interesting process, I really like it!!!