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7 Mesmerizing Shark Pyrography Ideas to Make a Unique Project

Shark pyrography artworks are very special and are mixed with terrifying emotion and love for marine creatures. Though these are pretty much intimidating fish, people often love to hang their images at home or office. Usually, a shark symbolizes power, focus, strength, and tenacity.

However, many newbies think that making a shark pattern woodburn project is difficult and that only skilled pyrographers can do it. That’s not always true. You can follow some of the ideas below that are suitable even for beginners.

Amazing Ideas

Basic Body Outline

A whale shark burnt on a coaster
A whale shark burnt on a coaster
  • It’s very easy and suitable for beginners. Even if they are not good at sketching, they can follow a previously made outline.
  • You can add light shade to highlight the upper body portion of the body.
  • After making the outline, you can also add paints and essential ornamental objects.
  • It is essential to rub the wooden base with 220 pt sandpaper before you start using the pyrography pen to make the surface clean and plain.

Aquamarine animals

Pyrography shark and octopus by Jennifer DiArenzo
Along with octopus by Jennifer DiArenzo
  • You can make the artwork with other animals along with the shark patterns for a fish shop, seaside market, home etc.
  • You can add the name of your business or the logo to connect it with your business.
  • It is a great piece for marine animal souvenir collectors.
  • You have to have a serious level skill for this kind of woodburn art. A fine-line pyrography pen tip is suitable to make the outline first. And, later on, you can add a lot of shades with it.
  • The time required for the art depends on the size of the pyrography. Generally, for a 2×2 sized art requires 3-5 days patient burning.

On Skateboards

Shark pyrography on wooden skateboard by Heidi Zandazad
Pokerwork on wooden skateboard by Heidi Zandazad
  • This is an exhibition of a great burning skill.
  • It is nearly realistic and requires at least 12 hours to 2 days to complete.
  • You will have a high temperature and multiple pyrography pen tips to make this type of lovely artwork.
  • This type of project is available and mostly seen in the seaside markets. And these are very popular amongst the young skateboard enthusiasts. You can look for them in the virtual markets as well.
  • An advanced rough sketch can help you make this artwork easier and even more appropriate.
  • A sealing agent or a staining spray is essential to make the surface smoother after using the pyrography pen.

Realistic One

A realistic great white shark wood burn
A realistic great white shark wood burn art
  • Suitable for skilled and intermediate learners only.
  • A set of assorted pyrography pen tips are essential for this type of artwork to create different levels of shades.
  • High temperature and pressure might require for a darker shade on the upper body, eye area and mouth.
  • Make sure to use a prior outline and use the right pyrography tip to make the pattern look realistic.

Fearsome Look

An attacking shark woodburn art by Markus Fluck
An attacking shark woodburn art by Markus Fluck
  • This type of artwork is not suitable to place anywhere. You can use them in a dark disco bar, a gym, or in a place where children and softhearted people are not available.
  • The predator should have a terrifying vibe with sharp teeth and a horrible expression.
  • Should have a detailed background containing the unknown world under the sea. But a negative space burning is essential for a spine chilling look of the fish.
  • You’ll need to transfer the image from the paper to the wooden base.

Silhouette

Shark silhouette burn art on wood plaque
Shark silhouette burn art on wood plaque
  • You can make a serving tray, coffee table top, paint plate, etc.
  • It is very simple and does not require much skills of free hand drawing.
  • Dark space burning may start with stippling.
  • You can decorate the entire art with epoxy resin to bring an aquatic environment. In this case, one part of the project should have a wooden base with the fish pattern and the other part should have sea-like environment with epoxy resin.
  • For the part of the resin, you can use light to deep blue colors to give it a vibe of the ocean to make it more gorgeous.
  • You need to use sandpaper before you add resin.

Painted Ones

Painted pyrography of a great white shark
Painted pyrography of a great white shark
  • Must have a pyrography outline and a background that reflects the environment under the sea.
  • The paint should be done after the sandpaper finishes and before using the sealing agent.
  • You can also use a varnish spray and an oil finish to set the paint properly on the wooden base.
  • Can be used to make a wall hanging piece, a book cover, a tabletop design, etc.

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Conclusion

These are the most suitable shark pokerwork projects for any level of pyrographer. But if you’ve never worked with epoxy resin, you shouldn’t try it first. Making a project with epoxy resin is difficult, and you need to practice with small projects before going for a big one. 

Hopefully, you will make a really stunning project following the mentioned patterns. Thank you for your time.

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