This Boho-Chic picture frame was created in about an hour using a wood-burning tool and a little creative brainpower. I do this all the time it WILL take you longer. If you are not comfortable drawing your own design you can choose a pattern online, from a coloring book or even wrapping paper. You transfer the design by using old fashion tracing paper.
Materials List
- Wood burning tools like the Versa Tool, Creative Wood Burner, Creativity Set,
- Wood slices, slabs, shapes, boxes, containers
- Carbon Tracing paper, pencil and tape (tape holds the tracing paper in place)
- Command strips if you are going to hang your work
- Additional tips, alphabets, numbers
- Pliers to change tips when hot – they hold heat for a long time
- Container for hot tips – mini cast iron skillet – You don’t have to use this but it is super cute!Walnut Hollow Tool has been updated since I last bought one. The new version, the Versa Tool with Versa-Temp
Prepping for Wood Burning
To become acquainted with how the different points feel on the wood and what you can do with them, practice on some scraps. Wooden craft sticks work great for practice. This is wood-burning post has samples of the different ways you can use each tip. There are many more wood burning patterns you can create with the tips.
Wood-burning on the picture frame:
Note: If you see smoke during your project, you are likely burning at a temperature that’s too high. If your tip gets too hot, turn it off for a minute or two, and let it cool down. Turn it on to resume your project.
Clear your work area, and make sure you have plenty of space. Wear an apron and long sleeves when using a wood-burning tool for extra precaution.
Instructions for the wood-burning on the picture frame:
- Make sure your wood surface is smooth and free from debris. The bark edge frame used should come smooth, clean, and ready to go. Use sandpaper if not smooth.
- If you do not like to draw, download a bohemian pattern from the internet. Trace it onto the face of the frame using carbon tracing paper and a pencil.
- Continue to add designs until you are satisfied. Add more details if necessary.
- Start by lightly pressing your wood-burning tool into the wood on the backside to see if the tool is ready and to test how hard the wood is. No one will see the back of the frame, so it is okay to make a small test burn. Start with the flow tip.
- Start drawing on the pattern lightly and change tips as needed. Use pliers to change the tips, for they remain hot for a very long time. Use a melt-proof container to hold hot tips.
After you’ve gone over your entire design, take a look at where you might want to go over the lines again. You might want to add more details or thicken the lines.
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