8 Pyrography Map Designs for Advanced Level Projects
Most artists don’t like to draw or paint maps thinking they are boring. But when it is to pyrography, maps are people’s favorite and that is why map pyrography is so popular. But practicing map wood burn is not very easy and just any designs are not suitable for any level of pyrographer.
If you find it difficult to get proper map designs to practice, you can check out the list of easy pyrography designs. A slight knowledge on cartography will help you to do the pyrography.
Map Designs
Wall Hanging World Map
- If there’s a proper outline, it will be easier for entry-level pyrographers for smaller scales. But the one in the picture is big and requires a skilled pyrographer to execute the project
- Suitable for decorating wall hanging artwork, chopping board, and any type of wooden surface
- Can be decorated with sketches of smaller details, international boundaries, oceans etc.
- Need a dark burning texture to accomplish the artwork with a clear outline
You can watch this small video on world map pyrography.
Table Top World Map
- This is a very interesting project and lovely to have at the living room as a coffee table
- Professional pyrographers or at least semi-skilled ones can do it
- It takes at least one week to complete
- It has a high selling value
Map From Game Of Thrones
- It is a very famous map of the Game of Thrones
- The series lovers like the map a lot. The pyrography version of the map is a superbly attractive piece of art for them
- The two continents, named as Westeros and Essos are the major parts of the wood burn art. Though they are connected by step stones, you can avoid the small things
- It will take 1 day at least only for the outlines. The detailing and shading will take more time
You can watch this video on Game of Thrones map pyrography.
Map From LOTR
- Not suitable for starters and is mostly recommended for Pro-level pyrographers
- To complete the details, one might add symbols for hills, rivers, seas, roads, jungles, mountains, etc.
- Adding extra color can make the artwork more aesthetic and professional. Here’s a good read on how to color pyrography arts.
- Seems perfect to make a rustic design map to hang in a Library or an educational institute
Map Inspired From Video Game
- This map is taken from the action oriented game Skyrim and is very popular amongst the gamers
- Pro-level pyrographers can make burn the map in an attractive fashion
- You can add all the landscape details and elements
- A legend of the map will make it more realistic
- You can add colors to make it a beautiful piece of art
Fantasy Map Design
- This can be on a pendant and the size of the map can be according to your will
- Looks very aesthetic if the complete artwork is done on multiple wooden pendants, making a complete set of pendants for the whole family, you can tweak the map architecture and shape
- Not adequately suitable for entry-level learners unless there is a clean prior outline
- A dark burning mark on a lighter surface or a lighter mark on a dark surface seems perfect.
- You can scale it up to a big one suitable for hanging on the wall
Maps on Wooden Box
- The former rough sketch must be planned according to the size of the box
- Both sides of the box can be covered with the map designs for a better outcome
- Suitable for making wooden boxes for sale or gift items
- Doesn’t need more than a few hours unless the box is large and the design includes a lot of details
A Country Map
- A particular country map must be made according to the scale and accurate
- Suitable only for professional and skilled pyrographers with excellent stroke skills
- Colors should be chosen according to the details like blue for the sea, green for the forest, white for the snow-covered mountains, etc. These colors are applicable if you make the map big. Or else the outline of the country boundary is good enough and land and sea colors are fine
- A prior outline burn must help before adding paints
- Looks extensively marvelous if there are sketches of some aesthetic elements like a compass, sun, symbols, etc.
Related Resources
- It is necessary to add natural elements like lakes, mountains and other landmarks on map pyrography. These articles on landscape woodburn and mountains via pyrography will help a lot to generate ideas.
- Beginner woodburn patterns
- Sketchwork on pokerwork
Final Thought
No doubt that most map designs are not suitable for the starters in wood burning. If you are, new in this area, just start with some elementary map. Make sure to make a prior outline beforehand for the best outcome. Once you are improved, try some designs from above. Best of luck!
