9 Simple and Classy Ideas for Pyrography on Fabric To Try Now

Pyrography on fabric is a great way to explore your creative ideas. It looks better on pillow covers, shower curtains, tote bags, and cushion covers. You can also make dresses with fabrics having pyrography arts.

In this article, you’ll find some fascinating pyrography designs on this material. 

Pyrography works on cushion fabric
Pyrography works on cushion fabric

11 Interesting Pyrography Patterns to Try Today 

Insects On Canvas 

Pyrography (using torch paste) of a beetle on fabric
Pyrography (using torch paste) of a beetle pattern
  • Difficulty Level: Expert
  • Design Type: Simple and Basic Insects Patterns 
  • Time Taken: 6 hours 
  • Perfect birthday gifts for friends and family 

Floral Patterns

Floral patterns pyrography on chair fabric
Pyrography on chair seat
  • Difficulty Level: Expert 
  • Design Type: Intricate, need good skillset, or else, you will ruin the chair itself.
  • Time Taken: 2 hours 
  • Use of thick canvas/ cotton poplin/twill 

Elephant 

Elephant burn art on canvas
Elephant burn art pattern
  • Difficulty Level: Advanced
  • Design Type: Light Shading
  • Time Taken: 1.5 hours 
  • Perfect for Cotton-poplin tote bags or t-shirts 

Nature/Trees/ Mountain

Natural scene pyrography art on fabric
Natural scene pyrography art on fabric
  • Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Design Type: Layered shading techniques 
  • Time Taken: 2.5 hours
  • Looks incredible on the pillow cover and tote bags. 

Abstract Forms

Abstract pyrography on fabric
Abstract pyrography art on fabric
  • Difficulty Level: Beginner to Medium
  • Design Type: Dark filling with outlines 
  • Time Taken: 1.5 hours 
  • Suitable for extensive surface shading

Dragonfly Patterns

Dragonfly burn art on fabric
Dragonfly burn art on fabric ( torch paste burn)
Another dragonfly burn art on fabric
Another dragonfly design burnt
Dragonfly-pyrography torch paste and color on fabric
Dragonfly pyrography done with torch paste and then colors added
  • Difficulty Level: Expert
  • Design Type: Realistic 
  • Time Taken: 10 hours for each one 
  • Used as a shower curtain and cushion covers 

Leaf Pattern

Floral patterns pyrography
Floral patterns pyrography
  • Difficulty Level: Advanced to Expert
  • Design Type: Light shading with short hair outlines 
  • Time Taken: 3 hours 
  • Use of cotton materials

Cats 

Cat burn art (torch paste burn) on fabric
Cat burn art (torch paste burn and color) on fabric
  • Difficulty Level: Expert 
  • Design Type: Layered realistic shading
  • Time Taken: 6 hours 
  • Best gift for cat lovers 

Owl 

Owl pyrography  art on fabric
Owl pyrography (torch paste burn and then color) on fabric
  • Difficulty Level: Beginners 
  • Design Type: Light Shading 
  • Time Taken: 5 hours 
  • Suitable for tote bags and cushions 

Difficulties of Fabric Pyrography You Must Remember

Fabric is one of the challenging mediums for pyrography. Let’s dive into the challenges –

  • Not all of them are good for pyrography. It’s hard to use heat gun. However, it might damage the whole fabric. In that case, you should choose twill, canvas or denim made of cotton. Never attempt on anything made of polyester or nylon. Polyester and nylon are made of plastic/PVC materials having low melting point.
  • The heating gun can burn the whole work piece, if it is too hot to handle. So, you have to be gentle with the material.
  • Working on uneven surfaces can mess up your design. To avoid this, you need to keep the material flat to improve the designs. 

Can you use a pyrography burner on the fabric?

Yes. You can use the burner on cotton poplin, canvas, cotton,  denim, but polyesters are risky. Polyesters gets burnt/destroyed easily as these are made of plastics. Polyesters/nylons are not recommended to try. Overall, you have to be extra careful while burning. 

Should you wear a protective mask during fabric pyrography?

Yes. You should because burning this material might generate toxic fumes. 

Conclusion 

So these are the most interesting patterns and the challenges you will face while doing burning on this material. Nevertheless, you can try for easy pyrography designs. If you are a beginner, choose easy designs like simple outlining with light shades. Experts can work on dark shading and detailed outlines. 

Pick your favorite design and try it right away. All the best.

Additional Resources

  1. You have a good read here for pyrography art on canvas particularly.
  2. A short video on burn art on fabric.
  3. Insect woodburn ideas
  4. Pyrography art on felt fabric hats
  5. A very exciting demonstration of torch paste burning art on denim (given below).

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