Walnut Hollow Creative Woodburner Introduction Value Tool for Beginner Wood Burning, 4 Points (Tips), Wood Burning Pen

Five minutes out of the package and I was burning images onto wood as practice for a wooden picture frame I planned. Although I fancy myself an artist, I've never done wood burning before. This is fun! Great results right out of the box. (My wooden mixing spoons in the kitchen may be in jeopardy.)Having said this, the wood burner looks innocuous enough, but is something to approach with extreme caution. It comes with a metal stand, pictured here. But even the stand will get hot. The package recommends using a pair of pliers for changing out the various tips, and I couldn't agree more. The tool heats up quickly and seems to cool down quickly as well. And it has a snap button for turning it on and off so that you don't have to unplug it all the time. But I'm going to keep the pliers next to it as a habit. I'm also using a remnant of granite to stand the tool and the metal holder on. I'll probably plan a bigger project for this new gadget. Good price. Good deal.

Hi! I found this handy little tool to be rather wonderful :) The other reviews are true regarding it getting hot over time and that the cord can sometimes get in the way, but the latter is merely a position adjustment where laying it out on the table next to the project worked best for me. It is a woodBURNing tool, so you can expect it to get hot after the passage of some time. With the unit I have I found that it occurred a couple of hours into the project but that it seemed to correlate well with my taking a little break and looking over the progress of my work, so it didn't hamper me at all. But if that's when you find that you really are getting rolling with the project they sell rubber cots precisely for this reason that you might want to consider purchasing.Another point to consider is the smell. Some people may find the smell in their rooms/homes of burnt wood to be annoying, so work in a well-ventilated space (maybe using a fan?) or out-of-the way area (also great for concentrating).For the novice, I would suggest starting with bits of wood, even backyard scrap, to give you a chance to warm up (no pun intended :) ) and get the feel for how you handle the tool (its warmth, the different tips, the cord placement, the effects differing pressures exert) and the large or detailed marks you can create. That will give you more confidence and a better feel for how you handle each project. Then before you start on a project, get a feel for the wood grain of the project itself by working alittle on the back of the piece. Different types of wood burn differently.This is a wonderful craft, when you consider the enormous possiblities. Another thing to consider is that you don't have to stop with just the woodburning. This may sound strange, but I use professional grade colored pencils to add dimension to the piece (i.e. the woodburning adds permanence, color and tactile quality while the pencils add vibrancy to specific areas or the entire piece depending on what you want to achieve) then I spray the project with several coats of lacquer. Remember, it's YOUR creativity and YOUR unique style that you are bringing to an otherwise plain piece of wood giving it a whole new purpose. Experiment and allow YOUR inner artist to dictate - work on garage sale furniture, storage boxes, maybe add watercolors, or glue different pieces of material/fabrics/gems to parts of the project - whatever strikes your fancy. Woodburning is a true craft requiring both dedication and whimsy but unlike most crafts the pieces you create last a long time.Hope my review helped - hope it wasn't too long :)...

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Good addition to the worksop. Use to engrave woodworking projects. Heat up is kind of sluggish while in use was only issue..

Great Product and fast shipping! Thank you!

I ordered this to monogram my wedding guest signing log. It met all my expectations!! Easy to use!!

I bought this wood burner in 2014, so it's had over 2 years of use. It's a great learning tool for beginners, very easy to use, no frills, no special knowledge or maintenance required. I made some really cool things with it. However, it's not manufactured to last you a lifetime. Only one tip still stays in my pen - the other 19 that I have won't screw in at all, and I never even used most of them. The tip that does stay in gets looser and more wobbly the longer the pen is on, which makes it difficult to use. The handle has no protection against heat and gets very hot while the pen is on, and this doesn't come with any sort of padded coverage, so you'll have to find your own way of keeping your hand from being burned while you use it. There's no temperature controls, and no indicator to let you know when the tool is on or off. Also, the barrel is kind of long, which is awkward at times, especially if you're burning something small or need to be precise.If you're not sure woodburning will be your thing, or you don't expect to woodburn very often, this tool is probably sufficient for occasional or temporary use.If you're really into woodburning, looking for a great tool, long-lasting, versatile, comfortable to use, for more professional looking results, add the word "professional" to your search and prepare to pay $150 or more. It'll be worth it.

Burning hats is all the rage so I tried my hand at it and ordered 10!! These were phenomenal