woodburning – Fire Oak Studio

Ornaments

It is that time of year again. Time to crank out the ornaments. All of these are on birch slices. Birch isn’t bad to burn on, The grain isn’t as prominent as say oak, but it is still present. Still, I am able to get some clear lines and details. I do these year roundContinue reading “Ornaments”

Raven Steals the Sun

This piece has been a challenge. I have never used ink stain or the gold leaf before. I am afraid that it might be ruined once I apply the polyurethane. Here is my progress up to the scary last step. I’m crossing my fingers that it wont bleed. If it does, at least I haveContinue reading “Raven Steals the Sun”

Steampunk Fun

I’ve signed up for a Steampunk event in Burlington VT in November. So I am currently working on inventory specific to the steampunk theme. While I do have a few items that feature gears, I’m trying to branch out of just sticking gears on it and calling it steampunk. (See Chap hop artist Sir ReginaldContinue reading “Steampunk Fun”

Collaboration

I love getting the chance to work with other artists. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, I recently got the opportunity to work with a local woodturner. Ken Gadway, aka. The Adirondack Woodturner, was kind enough to give me two cherry bowls to burn on. He kept one and I have the other. Here areContinue reading “Collaboration”