I just upgraded to a low grade professional burner, and omg, it makes a HUGE difference. I love how this burned, I love the texture I got, and all around love this project. I have so many more ideas for future projects!
I got this one. It can burn as high as 60 watts, and it makes a HUGE difference. The burners you can buy at local craft stores here in the US only go to 12 watts. The tips get hot in about 20 seconds vs one minute, they STAY hot (which is an issue that drove me nuts with my last two burners) and consistent, they secure to the pen much better as well. They way the secure makes it harder to change the nib though… you’d have to wait until it’s completely cooled off. So there are two pens you can plug in at once! You don’t heat both at the same time though. There is a toggle that you flip back and forth to heat the one you want to use. I used a ball point tip on one and a shader on the other for this project.
One of my upcoming projects will be another window frame board for my niece, Audrey (the same as I burned for her older sister, Charlotte). I am excited to see how well this burns poplar, as that is the best wood I’ve found to burn so far.
The sloth is adorable and your burning is so consistent, even, and perfect! The eyes are just fantastic. So expressive. I still don’t have the nerve to wood burn, but I love seeing yours!