Woodburned Magnolia Plaque

A stamped flower helps you woodburn the magnolia design easily. These magnolias are woodburned on a section of basswood for rustic, country decor.

Materials:

• Walnut Hollow® #24414 Creative Woodburner® Detailer
• Walnut Hollow® #27669 Small Basswood Country Rounds®
• Walnut Hollow® #9912 Oil Colored Pencils, 12 Color Set
• Rubber Stampede #Magnolia A1672G (or use stamp of choice)
• Ink Stamp Pad
• Other Supplies: eraser, paper towel, pliers, Q-tip or blending stick, sandpaper, spray varnish, tape

Instructions:

1. To prepare wood for stamping and woodburning, use sandpaper to lightly sand to a smooth surface. Remove dust with paper towel.
    
2. Use ink stamp pad to apply ink to rubber stamp. Press rubber stamp on center of plaque and lift.
    
3. Before using Creative Woodburner® Detailer, read all directions and follow all safety precautions. Attach Mini-Flow Point to hot tool. Tighten with pliers. Use tape to secure stand to hard surface. Place tool on stand. Plug into electric outlet. Let heat for 4-5 minutes. Practice on a scrap of wood before beginning project.
    
4. Use the Mini-Flow Point to burn all the lines of the stamped image. Do not press hard. Let the point glide over the lines. For a darker image, move slower and go over the same line more than once. When complete, unplug tool and let cool.
    
5. Use eraser to remove any smudge marks.
    
6. Use Oil Colored Pencils to color the flower and leaves. Use Q-tip or blending stick to blend colors.
    
7. Apply two to three coats of spray varnish for a protective finish.