Can you do portraits or pets ?

The face is a very intricate image to recreate, especially with the pyrography medium. I currently do not provide portrait renditions. In lieu of this, I do offer what I refer to as the Memorial plaque. This is typically a quote, and the image of the loved one (or pet) and usually name/dates. I print the image and it is glued to the basswood and covered with a piece of acrylic glass.

can you make adjustments to an image?

Of course ! The process I use to layout all of my designs before burning is by utilizing a pocket projector. This allows me to size the image, add or delete whatever elements I need. It also allows the flexibility to combine images.

What if i have my own box or piece of wood that i would like burned ?

I would need a few photos of the wood or item that you would like burned. Ideally, the wood needs to be unfinished (no stain or sealer). Most stains and sealers have an odor that is released when burning. If the finish can be sanded prior to burning, it will work. However, the trick is matching the stain or finish once complete. Currently, I only offer this service locally, near White House, TN. I can meet within a 30 mile radius.

Do you offer shipping ?

Most of my sales have been local through facebook/marketplace mainly, and word of mouth. I have not ventured into online sales as of yet. I will update the website when shipping becomes available.

do you offer color options with woodburning?

Most of the pieces that I have added color to have been pieces I have made to sell. I believe I have only sold one or two custom pieces with color. The addition of colors adds another medium and more supplies and therefore increases cost. I can add color upon request for an additional fee.

Can you do any state cutout ?

I have been able to do quite a few different state cutout shapes. The difficult part of some of the shapes is finding a piece of wood to accommodate the scaled size it requires. For instance, Tennessee being long a narrow, is a lot easier to transfer to a pine board with nominal widths of 6”, 8” or 10”. A more intricate shape like Texas or Alaska, would need a wider board in order to accomodate the larger scale.

Do you do other types of wood besides basswood ?

I have used several different types of wood. Basswood is the ideal type for pyrography. Being a softer wood, and more of a blank canvas as far as minimal grain and knots. That being said, I have used pine, cedar, poplar and oak among others. Oak, of course, is a very hard wood and a VERY slow process to burn. It is also very demanding on my tools, often having heat settings on high to burn, which is not recommended for long periods of time, to reduce wear on the pens.