How To Clean Pyrography Tips

Then rub your pen or tip over the top of the compound to remove the carbon.

How to clean pyrography tips. Or use some ultra fine emery cloth much like you would expect to see used in a machine shop type setting to polish a piece. This is particularly important to remember when youre using interchangeable pens and tips. You can also use a gentle scrape with the side of a straight edged razor which you can do while the pen is still hot.

We sharpen and polish our sharp tips to a Razer-sharp edge. If you prefer to crank up the temperature to burn off the carbon build up. Its best if you can secure the razor blade or knife to something sturdy like a 2x4 piece of wood.

Choose an option Fine Point 10 Pack Medium Point 10 Pack Spoon Point 10 Pack Coil 5 Pack Ball Nib 08mm 3 Pack Ball Nib 12mm 3 Pack Ball Nib 16mm 3 Pack Ball Nib 2mm 3 Pack Ball Nib Set Chisel Nib 2 Pack Knife. If you want to switch tips in the middle of your pyrography work always keep a bowl of cold water ready. Ive noticed as of late that my tips are seeming dull and not burning as hot after a few uses.

The pyrography tips that started it all back in 1985. Razer sharp and super fine. After your pen has been brightened wipe it and the pen shaft with a clean dry cloth to remove any remaining carbon particles.

If you use sandpaper to clean the carbon off of your pyrography tools on an ongoing basis you can find that the abrasive nature of the sandpaper wears away the pen tip faster than expected. Use pliers to take them off quickly and put them in a bowl of water to cool them off. Im new to the hobby and just wondering what I can to.

First turn off the power to your machine or pen and allow it to cool down. The Choices for Cleaning Your Tips Sandpaper. We do replace broken or worn out tips.