You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Menu
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Chavez from Valliant OK is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Chavez is requesting

Ember Etchings: Crafting with Fire and Wood

Help me give my students wood burning kits, accompanied by a variety of wood pieces and heat-resistant gloves, offering artists the essential tools and safety measures needed to explore pyrography basics and create intricate designs on wood surfaces.

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $810 still needed

expires Sep 01

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $810 still needed
Give

My Project

I want to convey my gratitude towards my art students. I recognize their dedication, creativity, and passion for art, and I want to support and nurture their talents. By providing specific tools and materials like woodburning tools, wood pieces, and heat-resistant gloves, I aim to enrich my students' learning journey in several ways:

Hands-On Experience: Woodburning tools allow for hands-on exploration and experimentation.

My students can directly engage with the medium, fostering a deeper understanding of techniques, textures, and effects.

Creative Expression: Wood pieces offer a versatile canvas for artistic expression. With woodburning tools, students can transform ordinary pieces of wood into unique works of art, encouraging creativity and imagination.

Skill Development: Working with woodburning tools requires precision and control. My students can develop fine motor skills, patience, and attention to detail through practice and guidance.

Safety: Providing heat-resistant gloves ensures that my students can work with confidence and peace of mind. Safety measures are essential for a positive learning environment, allowing students to focus on their craft without worry.

Exploration of Medium: Introducing woodburning as a new medium opens up opportunities for exploration and discovery. My students can delve into the properties of wood, the behavior of different woodburning tips, and the interaction between heat and material.

Personal Growth: Engaging in woodburning art encourages self-expression and personal growth. Your students can gain confidence in their abilities, develop their artistic voice, and take pride in their accomplishments.

Mrs. Chavez
Grades 9-12

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Chavez is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chandler Tool Wood Burning Kit - 30 Watt - Pyrography Woodburner with Solid Brass Tips - For Woodburning Leather Burning Soldering DIY • Amazon Business $14.99 24 $359.76
Adrattnay Basswood Sheets 1/8 x 12 x 12 inch - 3mm Basswood Sheets Plywood Sheets, 36Pcs Square Unfinished Wood Board for DIY Crafts, Laser Cutting, Wood Burning, Painting, Model Carving • Amazon Business $44.99 3 $134.97
Outus 4 Pieces Heat Resistant Glove with Silicone Bumps 1 Roll Heat-resistant Adhesive Tape Heat Proof Gloves • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94
Yinkin 100 Pieces Wooden Keychain Blanks Wood Key Chain Bulk Unfinished Wooden Engraving Key Tag Ring for DIY Gift Crafts(Rectangle) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Pyrography Basics: Techniques and Exercises for Beginners (Design Originals) Patterns for Woodburning with Skill-Building Step-by-Step Instructions and Advice from Lora Irish on Texture and Layering • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$600.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$688.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.42

Total project goal

$809.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $809.48

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $809.48

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Chavez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Valliant","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[1841238],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"OK","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":8351779,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":810,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/ember-etchings-crafting-with-fire-and-w/8351779/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":110,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Chavez","isEquityFocus":false,"authorIds":{"1841238":{"owner":"Mrs. Chavez","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8351779],"proposalHash":"1931935908","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1841238_orig.jpg?crop=864,864,x0,y80&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691612782758","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":20628436,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":1841238,"schoolCounty":"McCurtain","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"OK","name":"Oklahoma"}}
Supporting teachers and students since 2000

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.

We've earned the highest possible ratings from Better Business Bureau, Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and Guidestar.