What is a quality wood burning pen for signing bottom of bowls?
There are many to choose from, so asking for advice from those with experience.
Thanks!
There are many to choose from, so asking for advice from those with experience.
Thanks!
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Recommended Wood Burning Pen
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Donna Banfield
TOTW Team
These are from Colwood. Either this one #1 ball tip, or this one Micro fine writing tip. I have used both of these to sign my work.
Most commercial woodburning makers have these shapes/styles/tips in their line.
Note, there is a learning curve to using them. Despite the name 'pen', they do not act like a pen in the way we use writing instruments. Rather, think about how it would be if you were using a fine point paint brush to write with; that is the hand motion and movement you apply to successfully use these tips.
Most commercial woodburning makers have these shapes/styles/tips in their line.
Note, there is a learning curve to using them. Despite the name 'pen', they do not act like a pen in the way we use writing instruments. Rather, think about how it would be if you were using a fine point paint brush to write with; that is the hand motion and movement you apply to successfully use these tips.
Dave Landers
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I use a small ball tip from razortip
razertip.com
Ball Stylus (Series 99) - 0.8mm (1/32")
Ball Stylus (Series 99) 0.8mm (1/32"). A 1/32" Steel ball fused onto this tip end is great for shading, burnishing, or drawing. Holds heat extremely well for more consistent burns. The tip-only option will only work with our Binding-Post Interchangeable-tip Pen #BPH.A heavy-duty cord is...
razertip.com
I have this one. Lots to explore on the site. https://www.carvertools.com/op1.htm
I use an lp1 laser for signing my work though.
I use an lp1 laser for signing my work though.
Thanks guys, I will check them out!