Grapevine (vine charcoal) makes a less black charcoal than willow charcoal. Willow is my favorite for drawing but vine is my favorite for planning out a canvas.
Omg I just cut some branches off of my willow tree, keep them moist bcause I wanted to replant them couldn’t find a place in my garden so I’m definitely will be trying to make some charcoal since my son is an artist and I myself enjoy drawing quite often ❤Thanks for sharing this interesting method And good info!!!!
Have been making artist's charcoal for a year or two now as per your suggestions but this year we have a problem with the sticks we have made. Whilst the sticks have 'cooked' perfectly, when used for drawing they feel 'gritty' or scratchy as they move over the paper. Some sort of crystals in the wood? Any ideas anyone?
What kind of wood did you use, and how long did you let it char for? Density of the wood is going to matter, and if it doesn’t run for long enough it can have little bits of unburned wood inside that would feel scratchy.
Grapevine (vine charcoal) makes a less black charcoal than willow charcoal. Willow is my favorite for drawing but vine is my favorite for planning out a canvas.
Thank you so much for this James! This just what I need to make charcoal dust for ‘pouncing’ designs onto ceramics!
What a fun channel! Well done!
Fantastic video, with all necessary details explained very clearly. Thanks so much.
thanks very much
nice nice :) yes i've done this. Different woods give different quality, as you said one should play around to find out :)
This is great cant wait to try it, Thanks for the very comprehensive video, amazing resource!
Omg I just cut some branches off of my willow tree, keep them moist bcause I wanted to replant them couldn’t find a place in my garden so I’m definitely will be trying to make some charcoal since my son is an artist and I myself enjoy drawing quite often ❤Thanks for sharing this interesting method And good info!!!!
great - have fun
Wow. It is very interesting and innovative
thanks for this valuable info! 🥇
Amazing, so helpful, thank you❤x
Well Done thank you😊
Thank you
Very interesting!
Can you use weeping willow? Excited to try this.
never tried it - give it a go
Great video! Also I love your hat - what make is it please?
Please dont yell at me mate , you baked , roasted mate
Have been making artist's charcoal for a year or two now as per your suggestions but this year we have a problem with the sticks we have made. Whilst the sticks have 'cooked' perfectly, when used for drawing they feel 'gritty' or scratchy as they move over the paper. Some sort of crystals in the wood? Any ideas anyone?
What kind of wood did you use, and how long did you let it char for? Density of the wood is going to matter, and if it doesn’t run for long enough it can have little bits of unburned wood inside that would feel scratchy.
On one of my charcoal sticks roasts, I opened the can too soon (still warm) and the whole contents burst into flame.
Can i use willow charcoal on cookies?
I don't understand the question - do you mean for drawing on wood cookies?
No, on sugar cookies , made with royal icing. 😊
wow!! thanks a lot for this!