Pyrography or Wood Burning

What is the difference between 'Pyrography' and 'Wood Burning'?

The short and simple answer; they're basically the same thing.

 

'Pyrography' is defined as the art of strategically burning a medium to create an image.

 

 

Floral 'Wood Burnt' Earrings by: Moody Mercury Designs on Etsy

 'Pyrography' is the art of burning a design into any type of medium.                                  Whereas 'Wood Burning,' a form of 'Pyrography,' is the act of burning a design or image into wood.

 

Earrings Feature a Floral Design that includes color from acrylic inks and colored pencils.

 

   

 The term 'Pyrography,' encompasses many different forms of 'burning arts.' You may see 'Pyrography Artists' who burn their designs into Leather or Paper.  'Wood-Burning,' is a form of Pyrographic Art. There are all different sorts of 'Wood Burning Artist' burn their designs onto many different types of wood in many varying styles. 

My Etsy Shop, Moody Mercury Designs, features a variety of different wood burned items over the course of the year. For Spring, there is a collection of wooden earrings that I have burned floral designs into. The image is then colored with a mix of acrylic inks and colored pencils. When the process is complete, the wood is stained and sealed for longevity. 

After the earrings have been carefully dried, hardware is added to them and they are ready for their new homes.

 

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