Want to make your own personalized DIY gifts for a loved one?? Pyrography is such a versatile hobby, below are 5 very easy projects you can make yourself and personalize in any way!
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1. Wood Burned Spoons
Practical, useful gifts are always a good choice! Choose wooden spoons, spatulas, or salad servers with a simple design, or customize it with their name or their favorite quote. You really can’t go wrong with this functional art piece. Remind your gift receiver to not wash wood in the dishwasher, or to leave it soaking in water. Oil it with a food-grade safe oil, and recommend that your recipient re-oil them as needed to keep them looking good! I recommend Howards Butcher Block Conditioner or Howards Cutting Board Oil.
2. Fridge Magnets
These can make such a cute gift. Create a set to give, and customize them for each person. I like to use mini birch slices, some E6000 glue (this stuff works!) and a strong magnet. You want your magnets that you give to be useful, so choosing a magnet that is strong enough is key! I like this magnet from Amazon. I think the size is great and they are super strong. I make these magnets in bulk so I have them on hand to customize when I need to put together a gift. Give it a try!
3. Cutting Board
Another practical, useful and functional art gift! Wood burning is so versatile, and I love how everything can be customized. Turn a favorite photo of them into functional art. Add their name to a cutting board, or their favorite food/plant/flower/animal/etc to a serving board. Make it special to them. Remind them to hand wash only and to use a food-grade safe cutting board oil and reapply as necessary. I like these two board options. A classic board and a long rectangle.
4. Name Sign or Welcome Sign
New house? New marriage? New Baby? Create a family name sign! These are always well received. I like to keep my design simple so it can fit with other people’s decor. You could also add color, their house, or a special date if you have that information. Customize it to them! I love using a Basswood Country Round for a rustic feel, and a Basswood Canvas for a modern look.
5. Wood Burned Clock
This is such a gorgeous, unique and thoughtful gift. It adds a warmth to any space, and is not only beautiful, but quite helpful. To create this piece I used a drill, Clock Parts from Walnut Hollow and a slice of Basswood. I sized and printed the numbers in the font of my choosing to fit the canvas. I then transferred the design using graphite paper and an embossing tool, and then burned the numbers using a Versatool burner. Then I used the drill to poke a hole in the center and added the clock parts. I used a Basswood Country Round, but you could also use a Circular Wood Canvas. I did not put a finish my clock, because I want to be able to darken it over time, as need be.
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You can also find more project ideas and a full how-to in The Wood Burn Book or get yourself one of the Wood Burn Community Book of Template books full of traceable templates you can practice pyrography with!