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Walnut Hollow Creative Versa-Tool
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A wood-burning pen with interchangeable tips for lettering, shading and texture. The classic way into pyrography.
- Interchangeable tips
- Heats quickly
- Includes a stand
- Works on wood, leather and gourds
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What we like
- Affordable starter tool
- Many tip shapes included
- Easy to learn
Watch out for
- Single fixed temperature
- Tips get very hot — use the stand
A wood-burning pen with interchangeable tips for lettering, shading and texture. The classic way into pyrography.
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