need to write onto wood HELP!!!!

[dingledow]

Hi

I have some 6 mm plywood, and I need to write a name onto it. I thought about a stencil, or wood burning, or something like that. Does anyone have an idea of how to write effectively on wood?

David

[CurlyFries]

Hi David

In my own experience I've never got on well with stencils but that doesn't mean to say that you won't.

I make and sell wooden plaques and apply the words either by free hand (in a folk art style) with a good permanent marker, or by using transfers.

I buy the transfer/decal paper from craftycomputerpaper.co.uk and add the words using the font of my choice and then print following the instructions. I like the finished look of the transfers and when done correctly they look very professional.

Not sure if this helps...


Emma

[candles by lisa]

Hi David,

You could try Woodtattoos or Kipper Workshops I am sure they would be able to help.

Cheers.

Lisa

:D

[woodtattoos]

Ah, at last... a question on my specialist subject!

:D

Have a look at my websites or my pictures on Flickr...

www.flickr.com/photos/woodtattoos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodtattoos)

I think that pyrography is the best way to make designs on wood personally but then I am slightly biased...

Si.

[Sommerwood]

I use a permanent marker for my wooden things, or sometimes paint the woprding on, all freehand. You can get special wood pens but personally I see no difference from a permanent marker and I find them too thick.