Wild pyrography

Wild pyrography, a set on Flickr.

Pyrography means "writing with fire" and is the traditional art of using a heated tip or wire to burn or scorch designs onto natural materials such as wood or leather. Burning can be done by means of a modern solid-point tool (similar to a soldering iron) or hot wire tool. I attached some bolts to the base of the tip, which helps in regulating the heat. At the right temperature I am able to sketch onto the leather, the same as I would with a pencil on drawing pad. The only difference being that I never have to sharpen my pencil.

Large format pieces are 80cm x 1.2 meters