Wood Burning - realistic Barn Owl (pyrography tutorial)

In this pyrography wood burning tutorial episode, I will explain how to create a realistic barn owl. This tutorial covers detailed wing texture. How to burn the feathers on the nose ridge. How to create 3d looking eyes. Plus, I will explain how to maximize the contrast to ensure the face is the focal point.

My website blog that contains the pattern & reference photo: https://wp.me/p8j0lZ-9aX

Here's a link to the reference photo I used:
https://pixabay.com/photos/barn-owl-b...

Etsy Patterns:
Owl looking down - https://www.etsy.com/listing/73245977...
Side view owl - https://www.etsy.com/listing/75610610...

Helpful video(s):
Hand pressure -    • Wood Burning Tips - Effects of Hand Pressu...  

Below are Amazon affiliate links
Embossing tool (embossing stylus): https://amzn.to/3uAC7o3 
*Sakura electric eraser: https://amzn.to/3AeZ6s8
Prostormer heat gun: https://amzn.to/3QZq0KE

*To remove burn marks in pyrography you need to use sand erasers. These erasers are grey in color.
The box of erasers I display in the video are no longer available on Amazon. I've found them on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/116153792585
5 boxes of some other brand: https://amzn.to/4omVOt6
Electric eraser refill w/5 sand erasers: https://amzn.to/47EdoDf

Size: 12" tall x 8 1/2" wide (30.9 x 21.6 cm)
Burn time: 20 1/4 hours
Wood: Basswood (also called linden, common linden, or common lime)
Date Completed: July 19, 2022

Website: https://www.PyrographyMadeEasy.com
Etsy Page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PyrographyM...
Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/pyro...

Burner = Colwood Super Pro II
Colwood website: https://woodburning.com
Please be aware that I am not affiliated with Colwood. I just happen to use their brand of burner. Since I get numerous questions about where to buy one, I've included a link to their website.

Artist: Brenda Wilkie
Video created by: Brenda Wilkie
Music by: Todd Wilkie

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Reference photo
00:56 Eye - right
05:04 Eye - left
06:01 Face - edge
09:46 Face - beak
12:05 Face - white feathers
13:45 Face - nose feathers
14:27 Neck
16:40 Top of head
18:37 Face compare
18:41 Chest and belly
20:29 Chest compare
20:32 Wing texture
22:05 Upper wing
26:00 Flight feathers
32:35 Wing compare
32:40 Tail
33:43 Tail compare
33:47 Legs
36:00 Feet
42:39 Legs & feet compare
42:44 Perch - side
45:26 Perch - top
46:37 Background
48:53 Final artwork
48:55 Conclusion

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