PATTERNS ONTO YOUR PROJECT:
1.
Make a copy of your pattern using a laser printer.
2.
Place a copy face down on your project surface.
3.
Fit the wood burning iron with the shading/transfer tip (8) and allow the tip
to heat to working temperature (about five minutes).
4.
Using the shading/transfer tip (8) slowly rub the back of the pattern in a
circular motion to transfer the printed pattern to your project surface.
5.
You can now burn your pattern into your project surface.
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Keep your tips clean for good performance and long life. Carbon may build
up on the tip surface as you work, especially if you’re working with a sappy
wood such as pine. Use a fine grit sandpaper or wire brush to gently clean
the tips while they are hot.
DESIGNS
You can adapt a variety of designs from almost any media. From colouring books
to garden manuals just about every item has been captured as line art or a
simple sketch. Once you have become familiar with the iron and the patterns,
you can create using the various tips, it will be easier for you to create your own
designs. Use a copy machine to reduce and enlarge designs to suit your project.
TRANSFERRING DESIGNS
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Tools needed:
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Tracing paper
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Pencil
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Ruler
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Low tack masking tape
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Carbon paper
Place your pattern on the surface and secure with masking tape across the top.
Lift the pattern and place the carbon paper directly on the surface. Reposition
the pattern and lightly trace the design using a pencil. Double check your design
before removing the pattern to make sure you have transferred the entire
pattern. Use a ruler to trace straight lines.
SURFACES
A wide variety of surfaces are suitable for pyrography. Hardwoods such as
beech, sycamore, birch and hornbeam are most popular. Most craft stores carry
a good selection of these varieties. Birch plywood works well and is available at
home improvement centres. You can also make your own tabletops and furniture
using plywood and decorate it with your new skills. Smooth grained and light
coloured woods work best. Stay away from dark, coarse grained hardwoods.
Pines are not suitable because they have too much sap causing it to burn and
mar your patterns. Cork, leather, some papers, and even wax candles make
great design surfaces. Check your craft store and woodworking shops for
suitable surfaces. Experiment! This is a hobby. That means you can just do it
because it’s fun.
SAFETY TIP:
Caution
should be taken when working with certain hardwoods such as, English
pressure treated or tropical woods. Avoid using very thin plywood or veneer
because they contain adhesives that emit dangerous fumes when heated. Wear
protective masks.
ADDING COLOUR TO YOUR DESIGNS
Colour can add an extra element of excitement to your new project. The tips
have provided great texture. Now it’s time to add a finishing touch, once the
pyrography is complete but before you varnish try some of these materials. Be
sure to clean the surface first with a light rub of alcohol to remove fingerprints
and grease.
Suggested colouring and finishing supplies:
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Varnish
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Acrylic paint thinned with water
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Coloured glazing gels
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Watercolours
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Caulks
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Wood stains and finishes
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Shoe polish
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Shoe dyes for a deep rich shade
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Paintbrushes with soft bristle
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Sponges for applying varnish
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Soft cloth
FINE GRIT SANDPAPER
Add a little water to your medium to keep it thin. Thick paint will cover up your
pattern work. A foam plate makes a great pallet because there’s no clean up
and paints don’t bleed into the surface. Test your colours and your technique on
scrap materials if possible. If not, select the least visible location. Colour can be
added to the designs as well as the background or both.
APPLYING VARNISH
Two to three coats of satin or gloss varnish will protect your work of art. Use
a soft cloth or sponge rather than a brush, which might leave hairs and brush
strokes behind. Follow manufacturer instructions regarding application, safety
and drying times.
SOLDERING HINTS
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Re-tin the tip (cover the heated tip with solder) prior to use.
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Use the Soldering Iron to heat the work items and apply solder directly to the
work items – not to the Soldering Iron tip.
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Clean the tip with a damp sponge or
Tradeflame’s Brass Tip Cleaning brass
wire (part number: 218167).
after use – do not file tip.
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Use the metal stand when Soldering Iron is not in use
SOLDERING TIP ONLY (CHART ITEM 12)
OPERATING
1.
Prepare the work area and piece
2.
Ensure the Soldering Iron tip and work items are clean.
3.
Make sure Soldering Iron tip is fixed in position and secure. (Fig. 6 & 7)
4.
Connect Soldering Iron to mains current and place on the metal stand
provided (Fig. 2).
5.
To turn on push the power switch forward (Fig. 1 / v).
6.
Allow the Soldering Iron to come to full temperature.
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Temp Indicator:
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Blinking Green - Heating
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Solid Green - Solder melt temp
7.
Surfaces of the connection points must be clean.
8.
“Tin” the tip by covering the heated tip with
Tradeflame Solder
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9.
Use the Soldering Iron to heat the connection points, not the solder.
10.
Apply only enough solder to the heated parts.
11.
Allow the joint to cool undisturbed.
12.
To turn off the Soldering Iron, pressing switch back.
13.
While still hot, clean the tip with a lightly damp sponge or
Tradeflame’s
Brass Tip Cleaning Brass Wire (Part Number: 218167).
WARNING! Avoid contact, tip is hot and could cause serious burns
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14.
Place Soldering Iron on Metal Stand provided on its side with the tip away
from working area (Fig. 2)
15.
Turn the mains current off and unplug the Soldering Iron.
16.
Let the Soldering Iron to cool down naturally
17.
Once tip has cooled store is a safe and dry space.
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