7 Best Baseball Bat Pyrography Ideas for Baseball Players
Whenever you don’t have anything to practice pyrography on and you have a wooden baseball bat at home, why don’t you use it? Do you know that baseball bat pyrography is a very popular project, and even famous players have personalized pyrography bats? However, if you really have a bat that doesn’t have a polymer outer layer, you can follow the ideas below to make it unique and special.
Design Ideas For Baseball Woodburn Art
The Bat With A Game Character
- Game characters are extremely popular among youths.
- Must have a suitable subject to burn the outline and then you can fill it with paint.
- You can use acrylic, watercolor, or pencil paint to decorate the bat.
- This project is not easy if you choose to do realistic figures. So, it is suitable for skilled burn artists.
- Must use a sealer and varnish spray to make the paint permanent.
- You can look for anime patterns for pyrography as well.
With Roses And Thorns
- Only skilled pyrographers and sketch experts can make this type of artwork.
- For the curved surface of the baseball bat, it would be difficult to complete the work, especially if it has a lot of details. The flower and the stem are realistic patterns.
- Must require a set of assorted pyrography tips and need to use different shades of burning marks.
- Should polish the bat with 220 pt sandpaper prior you start the burn work and use a sealing agent when you are done.
- Here’s an article on rose woodburn art.
Fractals Burnt
- Generally, this type of thunderstorm pattern is done with fractal wood-burning techniques.
- It usually spreads high-voltage electricity over the baseball ball to create a pattern like a thunderstorm.
- If you don’t have a fractal wood-burning tool, you can simply use a pyrography pen to create a similar design. But be careful, do not start real fractals woodburning if you do not have proper training on pyrography using high voltage and high current.
- You can also use darker paint to make the thunder patterns look realistic.
- Don’t miss out this article on Fractal Pyrography.
Patterns With Laser Pyrography
- Most often, players burn the names of legendary baseball players or the name of a league via laser machine. You can either just burn the name or use a small logo beside it.
- But you can plan for any complex designs with laser burning method as laser machines have very sharp and precise burning edge.
- Not for the beginners.
- You can have a look into pyrography via laser here.
Brand Name Woodburn
- Most baseball bats have logos on them and the logos can be off the bat company, baseball leagues, or just for the player’s personalized one.
- If the logo design is easy, this project will be comparatively easier for beginners.
- A smooth surface is a must for a baseball, so a sandpaper finish is mandatory.
- You can also add paint and stain it to seal the color and the burning marks.
Whole Barbed Bat Burn Art On Wood
- Sometimes, players burn the entire bat design on the wood and make the similar tattoos on their skin.
- Might require assorted pyrography tips and sealer to finish the project.
- Suitable for intermediate pyrographers too, only if there is a proper outline.
- You can transfer the outline from printed paper to a wooden bat if it is too difficult to draw with a pencil.
Skull With Abstract Pattern
- Generally, skull shapes go along with some abstract burn patterns.
- Because of the curved surface of the bat, it might be difficult for the beginner.
- The more the shadings are, the more it looks like a realistic and professional art.
- It is essential to get a stencil or a transferred image to use as an outline.
- Need to have a fine point sandpaper rub before you start the pokerwork.
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Final Words
Most of these pyrography ideas are not suitable for beginners. If it’s a bat with a simple logo, name, or easy tattoo, a beginner can try it. A special reminder, making the Lichtenberg (fractal) pattern would be risky even for skilled pyrographers if they didn’t have fractal wood burning training. However, choose a nice pattern for your baseball bat and share the outcome with us! Thank you for your time!
