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Pyrographer · 02-02-2006, 06:23 PM

We are currently living in Washington state. We're native New Englanders but have lived all over. Last place was Texas and the next place hopefully will be New Mexico.

Hubby is the main scroller in the family but I have been dabbling in it. I'm primarily a pyrographer but I'm trying to expand my horizons.

Nedra

sheltiecarver · 02-02-2006, 06:27 PM

Wellcome, Nedra!
You've come to the right place to expand those horizons. Pyrography always welcome, too. I think that pyro and scrolling should be used together more often.
Ask some questions, or just read what others are doing for awhile - you will find nearly everything here,
Again, Welcome.
Sandy

CanadianScroller · 02-02-2006, 06:46 PM

I always wanted to warm up to pyrography.

Welcome to the site, I am sure the information exchange will be welcome both ways.

Pyrographer · 02-02-2006, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the welcome. Actually Sandy last year I was invited to do a seminar at a scrollsaw show in Portland, OR. In exchange for the seminar they gave us free vendor space. I honestly didn't think there would be much interest but it was standing room only...over 200 people. This year they have asked me to do a class before the show. So, I guess people are more interested than I thought in pyrography, not just by itself but used in conjunction with scrollsawing. I saw some beautiful pieces at the show and several had already attempted to use burning on their projects.

BTW do you have shelites????

CS, guess your just going to have to get burned!

Nedra

BobD · 02-02-2006, 07:35 PM

Hi Nedra!
Nice to see you over here too <grin>

Bob

Pyrographer · 02-02-2006, 08:41 PM

Hi Bob, What a surprise to see you here too....

As I said trying to broaden my horizons. I got interested in the scroll saw 12 years ago when we were at a home show and RBI was there. Hubby was slick...he let me try it so I got hooked and said "oh gosh we have to buy this". Smart guy. I've done some things on it but I'm not very good and don't have the patience for it like he does. BUT if my retirement finally comes through I need to find other things to do so I don't get burned out

with my pyrography! Afterall with all those toys out in the shop it's time I started getting some use out of them too.

Nedra

BobD · 02-02-2006, 08:46 PM

We can't wait to see what you come up with!!!
Bob

Pyrographer · 02-02-2006, 09:42 PM

me too. I'm attaching one of the pieces I did when I was playing with the scroll saw. Nothing great but it was an accomplishment for me.

Nedra

lucky788scroller · 02-03-2006, 02:31 AM

Looks great to me Nedra! welcome. dale

Neal Moore · 02-03-2006, 04:03 PM

Welcome to the forum Nedra. It's been a little damp out your way for what I'm seeing on the weather channel. Don't know if you've seen it yet but there is a great article on woodburning in the fall issue of SSW magazine by Sue Walters. That is one talented lady!!! Glad to see you here as I've been considering incorporating wood burning into some of my segmented portraits. I haven't quite figured out how to make the burning and stain work together yet so maybe I can learn a trick or two from you. I know you will enjoy the folks here and if you have any questions about scrolling this is the place to be!!!!

02-02-2006, 06:23 PM	#1
Pyrographer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 16	Hello from Washington (for now!) We are currently living in Washington state. We're native New Englanders but have lived all over. Last place was Texas and the next place hopefully will be New Mexico. Hubby is the main scroller in the family but I have been dabbling in it. I'm primarily a pyrographer but I'm trying to expand my horizons. Nedra __________________ Nedra Denison http://sawdustconnection.com http://picturetrail.com/nedraspyrography

02-02-2006, 06:46 PM	#3
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	I always wanted to warm up to pyrography. Welcome to the site, I am sure the information exchange will be welcome both ways. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

02-02-2006, 07:17 PM	#4
Pyrographer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 16	Thanks for the welcome. Actually Sandy last year I was invited to do a seminar at a scrollsaw show in Portland, OR. In exchange for the seminar they gave us free vendor space. I honestly didn't think there would be much interest but it was standing room only...over 200 people. This year they have asked me to do a class before the show. So, I guess people are more interested than I thought in pyrography, not just by itself but used in conjunction with scrollsawing. I saw some beautiful pieces at the show and several had already attempted to use burning on their projects. BTW do you have shelites???? CS, guess your just going to have to get burned! Nedra __________________ Nedra Denison http://sawdustconnection.com http://picturetrail.com/nedraspyrography

02-02-2006, 07:35 PM	#5
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 2	Hi Nedra! Nice to see you over here too <grin> Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

02-02-2006, 08:41 PM	#6
Pyrographer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 16	Hi Bob, What a surprise to see you here too.... As I said trying to broaden my horizons. I got interested in the scroll saw 12 years ago when we were at a home show and RBI was there. Hubby was slick...he let me try it so I got hooked and said "oh gosh we have to buy this". Smart guy. I've done some things on it but I'm not very good and don't have the patience for it like he does. BUT if my retirement finally comes through I need to find other things to do so I don't get burned out with my pyrography! Afterall with all those toys out in the shop it's time I started getting some use out of them too. Nedra __________________ Nedra Denison http://sawdustconnection.com http://picturetrail.com/nedraspyrography

02-02-2006, 06:27 PM	#2
sheltiecarver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rural Central California Foothills Posts: 570	Wellcome, Nedra! You've come to the right place to expand those horizons. Pyrography always welcome, too. I think that pyro and scrolling should be used together more often. Ask some questions, or just read what others are doing for awhile - you will find nearly everything here, Again, Welcome. Sandy

02-02-2006, 08:46 PM	#7
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 2	We can't wait to see what you come up with!!! Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

02-03-2006, 02:31 AM	#9
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	Looks great to me Nedra! welcome. dale

02-03-2006, 04:03 PM	#10
Neal Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cottageville, West Virginia Posts: 1,077	Welcome!!! Welcome to the forum Nedra. It's been a little damp out your way for what I'm seeing on the weather channel. Don't know if you've seen it yet but there is a great article on woodburning in the fall issue of SSW magazine by Sue Walters. That is one talented lady!!! Glad to see you here as I've been considering incorporating wood burning into some of my segmented portraits. I haven't quite figured out how to make the burning and stain work together yet so maybe I can learn a trick or two from you. I know you will enjoy the folks here and if you have any questions about scrolling this is the place to be!!!! __________________ If it don't fit, don't force it....get a bigger hammer!!

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