Here’s a craft tutorial that shares how to use a woodburning pen to draw a heart with a Celtic knot onto a wooden box or another piece of wood large enough to fit the original design.
This heart with a Celtic knot is an easy and fun craft to make for a loved one for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or any other special occasion. And is especially appropriate for the five-year wedding anniversary which is traditionally made of wood.
This design does not have to be on a box. I have provided a free printable pattern that you are welcome to burn onto any piece of wood.
The colors you choose to use are also up to you. If you have a nice piece of wood it can be lovely to leave the wood showing as one of the color options. If not pick two complementary colors that you like. I used metallic gold and red paint–but have also done it in denim blue with a red heart which was equally beautiful.
How to Woodburn a Heart with Celtic Knot into Wood
Woodburning Craft Supplies
- Wood Hinged Memory Box
(or another wooden item large enough for our original Celtic heart design) - Fine Sanding Sponge
- pencil
- Painter’s Tape
- Graphite Paper
- Woodburning Pen
- Paintbrush Set
- Red Acrylic Paint
- Gold Acrylic Paint
- Mod Podge
(or another wooden item large enough for our original Celtic heart design)
Heart with Celtic Knot Step-By-Step Woodburn Tutorial Instructions
1. Lightly sand wood.
2. Print out the free heart with a Celtic knot printable Celtic heart knot.
3. Cut out the Celtic heart knot design making sure to leave 1/2 to 1 inch of paper around the design.
4. Tape a piece of graphite paper to the wood that is about the same size as your printable cutout.
5. Tape the design to the wood on top of the graphite paper. Use a ruler to center it.
6. Trace the outline of the design onto the wood using a pencil. Press hard enough to cause the graphite to transfer to the wood. Make sure to trace each part of the pattern. [Tip: Use a colored pencil so you can see where you have traced.]
7. Make sure that the entire design has transferred to the wood before you remove the graphite paper.
8. Burn the pattern into the wood by tracing the design with a wood burner. [Practice first if you’ve never used one. They are easy to get the hang of in a short amount of time. It’s best to practice on the same type of wood that you will be using.]
9. Lightly sand the wood again.
10. Paint it the color(s) of choice. You can re-burn the pattern if you make any minor mistakes.
11. Apply a coat of Mod Podge using a foam brush to seal and protect.
12. Give with love or keep and enjoy for yourself!
I know this is a new blog, but I am really impressed by the quality of the content. You must have been working at it for a long time. I love how simple the directions are for this box, how well the photos illustrate the process, and how pretty the design is in the first place!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it! I was hoping that the directions were easy to follow. I have much more to come, stay tuned!
I adore this, a perfect craft for a teen/tween or adult. In fact I want this for me!
Thanks! I’m glad you like it! It’s always nice when you create something that others appreciate 🙂 It would be good for a tween or older child to work on. Just make sure they are well aware of how hot the tip gets and take proper precautions. If you do decide to make it come on back and share a picture when your finished.
That came out beautiful! I always admire woodburn crafts but your tutorial is the first that made it seem like something I could actually do!
Thanks! You can totally do this craft! If you can trace and color you can woodburn! It’s a lot like coloring but the finished product is a bit more elegant. 🙂
I’ve been debating investing in a wood burner – there are so many wonderful craft opportunities like this one! I love that gold tone paint mixed with the celtic knot pattern!
Wood burning is a fun craft you should give it a try! You will love it! It’s very meditative like coloring. Woodburning pens are really inexpensive. I have had the one listed above for over 10 years and it still works great!