Wood isn’t the only surface you can burn on! In this episode of Pyro Toasty Talks, Brian sits down with Zona to talk about taking pyrography beyond wood and into the world of leather.
Burning on leather comes with its own set of techniques, tools, and challenges. From choosing the right leather to adjusting your heat settings, there’s a bit of a learning curve, even for experienced woodburners.
Zona shares her experiences working with leather, including what’s worked, what hasn’t, and a few things she wishes she’d known when she started.
What We Cover
- Getting Started: What to know before attempting your first leather-burning project.
- Choosing Your Leather: Different types of leather and why selecting the right material matters.
- Equipment & Tips: Tools, burner tips, and how working on leather differs from working on wood.
- Temperature & Heat Levels: Finding the right heat settings and understanding how leather responds to heat.
- Burning Techniques: Controlling lines, creating details, managing your pace, and working around stitch lines.
- Time & Patience: Why burning on leather requires a different approach and how it can affect your workflow.
- Common Challenges: Mistakes, unexpected results, and lessons learned along the way.
- Adding Color: Incorporating paints and other color techniques into leather projects.
- Finishing Your Work: Protecting your finished pieces and considering how they’ll hold up over time.
Whether you’re curious about trying leather for the first time or looking to improve your technique, this episode offers some practical tips and a look at another side of pyrography.
Resources Mentioned
Here are some of the brands and suppliers discussed in this episode:
- Tandy Leather – Leather, tools, supplies, and educational resources.
https://tandyleather.com/ - Angelus – Leather paints and finishing products.
https://angelusdirect.com/ - Nicpro – Art supplies, brushes, and other creative tools.
https://www.nicpro.com/ - Weaver Leather Supply – Leatherworking equipment, tooling supplies, and accessories.
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/
Video Coming Soon!
We’re also putting together a video to accompany this episode so you can get a closer look at some of the techniques and materials discussed.
Keep an eye on our social media! We’ll post an announcement when the video is available.
Connect With Us
Have you tried burning on leather? We’d love to hear about your experiences, favorite tools, and any tips you’ve picked up along the way.
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- BZ FurFur: https://www.bzfurfur.com/
- Instagram: @bz_furfur
- Pyro Toasty Talks: https://www.pyrotoastytalks.com/
Thanks for listening, and stay toasty!