Celtic knotwork pyrography (picheavy)

[WhichDoctor]

Did you say "freehand" Wow!

I just have to second that :You_Rock_ .

When I first saw it I thought that was dun from a template and was extremely impressed, but freehand stunning!

I'll have to dig out my pyrographer now

 

[Cobweb]

Excellent work, can I ask... what technique do you use? Is it the squares or the lines and crosses?

I've lost my pyography thingy, I think it's behind the tv, although I cant see it

 

[firecrest]

Excellent work, can I ask... what technique do you use? Is it the squares or the lines and crosses?

I've lost my pyography thingy, I think it's behind the tv, although I cant see it

I drew out a series of dots of squares in a diamond pattern, (as shown on a youtube tutorial I watched) then pencilled in a line to follow the pattern.
then with the knotwork I start in one corner with one cord over the other the other and take it from there.
For the knotwork on the front which goes in opposite directions I started in the middle with a pencil in both hands and brought it outwards. Im right handed but its easier to do it with both hands as they naturually mirror each other. Once the groundwork is laid its just a matter of filling it in with the firepen.

 

[craeg]

That is beautifully detailed work Lindsey and amazing as you did it freehand.

Look I've got this rather plain oak sideboard

Nice one.

Craeg

 

[firecrest]

Fantastic work !!!

I have got a few bits of wood lying around, a small slab of cherry, smaller slab of maple, which if any use to you, you can have.

Cheers
Paul

Yes I could make use of those can they be posted? (ill pay)

 

[strix]

PM on it's way : )

 

[Ben Trout]

Fantastic work. Way beyond anything I've ever managed. Must have been really satisfying to finish.

I quite like Knots 3D for getting my head around knotwork designs. I'm not the most artistically minded soul. No affiliation, free download.