10 Fantastic Patterns For Japanese Pyrography

Japanese pyrography holds a strong footing in its eons old culture of art and heritage. If you love the entire vibe of the country, you will love decorating your home with things that represent Japanese taste. And if you are a pyrographer, you can try a lot of designs that perfectly represent the heritage of the country and its culture. Indeed, this country has a centuries old tradition of making pyrography. 

If you are interested in making some these pyrography artworks, just check the ideas below. Here, I’ve added ideas both for beginners and for skilled pyrographers.

Japanese Themes

Wooden Pitcher

• Traditional Japanese motifs such as cherry blossoms, koi fish, and dragons can be incorporated into the design.
• The use of negative space and minimalistic designs are common on the wooden pitcher burn arts
• Techniques such as “shading” and “line work” can be used to create depth and texture in the design.
• The type of wood used can impact the final result of the artwork.
• Pyrography on a wooden pitcher can add a unique touch to a traditional tea ceremony or dinner setting.

Traditional Landscape Pyrography On Paper

• Chopping board, wall hanging, serving tray, furniture, wall hanging hand made paper art, etc. are the best things to practice this design.
• You can draw clouds, ambiguous designs, ocean waves, etc. on the paper
• Should be on a light color wooden base and get dark color pyrography marks.
• A 220 point sandpaper finish is essential to run it after completing the task.

Carp Fish

• The carp fish design can be adapted to different pyrography styles, such as traditional, realistic, or abstract.
• Pyrography artists can use a range of wood burning tools, such as skew pens or shading pens, to create different effects on the scales and fins of the carp fish.
• Carp fish pyrography can be incorporated into a variety of items, such as wall art, coasters, or decorative plates.
• The placement of the carp fish in the design can also be significant, as the direction it is facing can convey different meanings or symbolism.
• Different coloration techniques can also be used in carp fish pyrography, such as staining the wood to create a background or using oil paints to add color accents to the fins or scales.

Sakura Pyrography

• Suitable for both starters, intermediate learners, and skilled pyrographers.
• A prior outline is essential to complete the artwork more aesthetically.
• You can add white and pink to modify the Sakura or cherry blossom flowers.
• Added tree branches with dark color shades will give the artwork a more realistic vibe.

Anime Character Pyrography 

• You can try your favorite anime characters like Itachi Uchiha, Naruto, and characters from Studio Ghibli Productions.
• Must transfer the portrait from printed paper to the base to get the exact outline.
• Use the different shades of pyrography burning marks with different levels of temperature.
• Use a sealing agent or varnish spray to get the work done smoothly.

Fan Pyrography

• You can either draw a traditional Japanese fan on a wooden base or make pyrography designs on the fan itself.
• Can draw horses, ocean waves, ladies with traditional dresses, samurai, and unique abstract designs on the blades.
• If you choose a fan to make pyrography designs, make sure that it’s made of thin slices of wood.
• To make a fan design on the wooden base, you need to make a prior outline.

A Geisha

• Instead of a hand-drawn outline, it is better to transfer the image on the wood from paper.
• Only suitable for skilled pyrographers or beginners who have better sketching skills.
• You can add a background like a flower garden, river, forest, etc., and add an additional fan, sword, or any other object.
• You’ll need to use different pyrography pen tips with different levels of temperature.
• One very important note: a Geisha is not a courtesan.

Letter Pyrography

• Very easy if you made an outline before you start.
• You can add the translation of the words written on the base.
• Tiny Japanese letters, phrases, names, and words are suitable for this type of artwork.
• A wooden slice, coaster, chopping board, serving tray, book cover, etc. are suitable. 

Dragon Pyrography 

• Must be difficult for the beginners, sometimes even for the skilled pyrographers.
• The entire artwork is depending on the prior outline and how well you can make the shades.
• You can also add additional background with paint and detailed scenarios.
• This type of artwork looks great on wall hanging pieces, book covers, furniture, etc.

Samurai Pyrography

• Might not be suitable for beginners through intermediate learners can try this artwork.
• You can add dark red color to expose the violence of the Samurai blade.
• The entire artwork should be dark with a serious background like blood, the sun, the moon, hills, etc.
• You can also add borders and some Japanese phrases regarding the samurai philosophy.

Here’s an interesting video on this.

One simpler video here on samurai wood burn art.

Related Resource

• Pyrography history
• Let’s talk about pyrography

Conclusion

So, these are the most unique and attractive Japanese style pyrography designs. Among all these ideas, only the letter and the anime are suitable for newbies. The other designs are highly recommended for skilled pyrographers. Hopefully, you’ll find the best pattern to try. Best of luck.