Pyrography on a gun stock?

[andy52]

I've been playing with it on leather. Can't say that my results are that great but then again my hand skills at anything are weak. I think a person who has carving skills would do equally well at pyrography.

A good steady hand is a must and the right tips. I've done a few that look very much like scrimshaw.

 

[longcruise]

A good steady hand is a must and the right tips. I've done a few that look very much like scrimshaw.

I got a kit from Tandy to experiment with. One thing is sure, you can't buy a steady hand.

FWIW, I don't recommend the Tandy kit!

 

[andy52]

I got a kit from Tandy to experiment with. One thing is sure, you can't buy a steady hand.

FWIW, I don't recommend the Tandy kit!

No, you can't, and some parts of the art can't be taught. A mental picture of what you want to create is a must, some people just can't do that.

 

[longcruise]

No, you can't, and some parts of the art can't be taught. A mental picture of what you want to create is a must, some people just can't do that.

Yes, and I am one of them! I've resigned myself to be the best imitator I can.

 

[andy52]

Yes, and I am one of them! I've resigned myself to be the best imitator I can.

I'll post a photo of what I consider one of my best pieces, tomorrow I hope you like it.

 

[Rob M.]

I read it that way too at first.

Me too !

 

[Dismount]

Has anyone tried this? I have a cherry SMR stock I would like to embellish but not sure I want to try carving on it.

SR1

I have seen a bunch of carved guns that were really cool looking to the owner, turned into an albatross tied around their neck when come time to sell it. Resist temptation to carve, or putting your initials on it.

 

[andy52]

As promised, here's a piece I did 25+ years ago I was at a rendezvous and saw this elk base/burr that had been broken in its early stages and polished by the elk during rubbing. It caught my attention. I saw something there and I was right. After hours of work, it turned out like this.

 

[Rich44]

Very nice Andy, It does look great.

 

[BuffaloSoldier]

As promised, here's a piece I did 25+ years ago I was at a rendezvous and saw this elk base/burr that had been broken in its early stages and polished by the elk during rubbing. It caught my attention. I saw something there and I was right. After hours of work, it turned out like this.

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[BuffaloSoldier]

That's quite impressive work. Thanks for posting.

 

[longcruise]

it turned out like this.

That's remarkable

 

[The Crisco Kid]

That is nice. My bear would turn out looking like Phyllis Diller.

 

[andy52]

That is nice. My bear would turn out looking like Phyllis Diller.