Anime Pyrography: A Wonderful Anime Presentation
Anime pyrography is the art of scribbling or burning of some specific film characters on wood (mostly) or leather. Now, Japanese pyrography has a deep connection of wood burning and scribbling with fire on various wooden surfaces. Anime genre is exclusive in the burning art.
However, you must have heard of anime. And when the characters of the Japanese animation films/cartons are transferred in wood via burning, these become anime woodburns. These arts can be made with the similar methods with regular pyrography.
This art is centered towards realistic impressions of those animation characters. In this article, let us discuss the origin, designs and other aspects of this art genre in more detail.
What is Anime and Anime wood burn?
To understand its origin, one needs to comprehend the origin and popularity of amines. Anime is a kind of Japanese animation that combines traditional hand-drawn artwork with CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) visuals.
They are easily identified by their bold, bright visuals, which feature lively individuals engaged in exciting narratives, which frequently include amazing or futuristic themes. However, these anime are based on Japanese comics or Manga, novels or video games.
Manga which are drawn in black-and-white demeanor which suits the wood burning pyrography style the best. Thus, to inscribe an anime figure with the burning pen, pyrographers adhere to the manga characters mostly.
Besides the figures and characters, they also pyrograph famous anime quotes and lines from famous anime. However, the process is very similar with any other Japanese pyrography style.
Origin
The origin of Japanese anime and Japanese pyrography (shou sugi ban) is connected in terms of cultural depiction. Roughly around 1917, the earliest Japanese animation commercial was released. Furthermore, In the 1960s, cartoonist Osamu Tezuka’s works helped establish a new characteristic art form that would go on to gain widespread popularity within Japan and attract a sizable local audience.
On the other hand, pyrography started from the “Han Dynasty” with the concept of “fire needle embroidery”. However, this concept has become so accessible because of the emergence of Japanese pyrography in 17th Century. Shou sugi ban is made of the traditional “yakisugi” method which is the ancient method of preserving woods and wooden crafts via burning first and shredding off the outer crust later on.
Hence, what is the connection between Japanese pyrography and anime woodburns? The connection is that Japanese pyrographers make the most prominent anime burn arts with the traditional yakisugi method. Furthermore, they use the Japanese red cedar woods to so in the most luxurious manner.
Sou sugi ban has the maximum influence in this art because of the availability of proper equipment in Japan. In the western regions, the red cedar woods are not easily accessible. Thus, pyrographers use different surfaces. Furthermore, one needs to have sufficient knowledge about anime to properly make sou sugi ban.
Types of Woods used
Woods or surfaces is the place beginners struggle the most. You might have learned and designed something unique. However, you failed to execute the perfect design because the wood you used your burning pen on did not produce the exact results.
Thus, some suitable woods are;
Walnut Wood
Despite the dark appearance, walnut boards are much sought after for this art genre. The reason are,
- It provides stunning backdrops for pyrography creations.
- Walnut woods have beautiful grain patterns and a natural sheen to scribble the woodburning properly.
- It is incredibly easy to keep clean.
- It can depict the most epic anime illustration pyrography with manga style hazed background.
Walnut wood is a gem for anime pyrographers because they. Furthermore, you might be able to track down a black walnut board with an exceptionally bright surface, but it will be challenging.
However, walnut wood is only for the heaviest and most precise pyrography because the hardwood is difficult to burn. It requires more strength and expenses and is not easily accessible.
Poplar Wood
Poplar is one of the most popular woods for anime drawings. The reasons are,
- It has a neutral tone and barely sensible grain which makes it a good choice for frequent use for practice pieces.
- It is affordable and widely accessible.
- It is an excellent surface for beginners.
Maple Wood
- Maple wood is mostly recommended to experts as you will be spoiling some good pence if you make errors.
- Maple’s low roughness makes for a pleasant blank slate for beautiful fire scribbles.
- You can burn and make dark anime themed designs and create figures or characters. The maple wood is medium dark.
This article is very relevant if you like to know about the wood varieties you can use for pyrography.
Where do they Use Anime Burns?
Well, I was eager to get into this point as a big anime fan. It is mostly used during the Comic Conventions and Anime Conventions, where anime and manga lovers cosplay their favorite characters. These events are very popular and a part of Japanese pop culture, but the popularity have spilled over the globe after 2010.
They are used as part of various cosplay outfits. Especially cosplays with traditional anime, like, Naruto, Dororo, Demon Slayer, Bleach, Chainsaw Man, Tokyo Ghoul, Attack on Titen demand their pyrography artworks the most.
As a Gift
If you know your friend loves anime, and you like to gift her or him something of invaluable impact, you are in the right place. You can wrap and toss following pieces –
- A pyrographed figure of their favorite anime character. For the entire early 20s, Nana-chan woodcraft figure was very popular. A pyrography scripture would not be bad.
- Famous quote/name/power/rank from Bleach burned on Zanpakutō (sword) shaped wood or on kunai (weapon) for Naruto Lovers.
- Small keychains with anime art.
One small video of anime woodburns is here for you to get this simple idea.
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Final Thoughts
This pyrography has a fast growing popularity. It is due to the popularity of anime itself. The history of anime is so vast and rich that people can hardly resist the charm of its distinct art form.
If you are new or exploring in the world of pyrography, you can expand your horizon to anime burn arts. In the process you can familiarize yourself with the vast and rich world of anime and its potential in art.
