17 Grand Tree Pyrography Patterns for Decorating Your Space
People who don’t love trees are rare. Maybe that’s the reason, tree pyrography patterns are so popular. There is another reason for the popularity of these designs. They are the easiest patterns newbies can try. But not all patterns are suitable for them. If you are looking for some to try, you can check out the patterns below. Here, I‘ve added ideas for both pro and new pyrographers.
Pattern Ideas
1. Silhouette on Moonlit Night
- Not very easy to do this, as the moonlit impression and the dark silhouette is a task of a seasoned pyrographer.
- But the pattern itself is not a hard one.
- Can be used to decorate walls, wooden trays, chopping boards, furniture, bed head board and room ceilings.
- Good for practicing, the outcome can be great and turn out to be an aesthetic one.
2. Pines
- Suits well on a wall hanging or a book cover or a door plaque.
- Starters and halfway learners will find this pattern easy to follow.
- Different shades of wood burning marks will help to get a realistic outcome.
- To bring out the pine tree picks properly, a thin and sharp tool should be used.
3. Leafy One
- Can be used to decorate chopping boards, wall hangings, book covers, etc.
- Suitable for pyrographers with at least mid-level of sketching skill.
- A prior rough sketch will help the artist get a better outcome. Use of print impressions, ink transfers are preferred. The best way is to use a stencil.
- Can be modified with additional paints and realistic background.
4. Realistic Pattern
- Only suitable for pyrographers with advanced pyrography skills.
- Suits well on wooden furniture, boxes, wall hangings, book covers, chopping boards, etc.
- Requires different shades of wood burning marks with different levels of temperature.
- A very thin and sharp pen can help bring out the leaves and branches in a realistic way.
5. Dried Trunk And Branches On Photo Frame
- Can have some additional texts, quotes, or symbolic patterns.
- Looks great on a round wooden base with nice borders around it.
- Additional background with fields, forests, dry leaves etc. can make it even better.
- Can take more than a day as there are so many shades on the on dried tree branch.
6. Simple Patterns
- Used to make some trial pieces, you can add some symbols and meaningful artworks.
- Looks great on different wall hanging pieces, furniture tops.
- Pyrography tools with different thicknesses can help bring a better outcome.
- Leaves and additional details are not mandatory and can be done within an hour.
Here’s a simple tree pyrography video.
7. Tree of Life
It is one of the philosophical traditions related to sacred trees. Making pyrography with this idea can be a splendid way to boost your expertise.
Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, there are endless possibilities for creating a tree of life pyrography. You can use these patterns in plaques, home décor, furniture, and boxes. Following are some superb examples in my understanding.
A. Against The Sun
- Only used for making artwork with spiritual meaning and symbols.
- Mostly used on wooden bases to hang in places like Yoga centers, medication centers, psychological treatment centers, etc.
- Suitable for mid-way learners and skilled pyrographers.
- Different shades of pyrography marks can bring a better result.
B. With Quotes
- This is done on a wooden bowl
- You have to be skilled in pyrography and wood carving at the same time
- Done with a good balance of shapes and quotes
- It will require at least 8 hours till finishing
C. Dual Existence
- Suitable project for an expert
- It can symbolize two hearts of a couple, or the presence of life and death in lives
- Extreme amount of shadings are necessary
- The leaves on the branches are ushering hope
D. On a Coaster
- Best design for medium-skilled artists
- Techniques Used: Aesthetic dark shading
- Perfect idea for wall panels
- Deep strokes used here.
Here’s an interesting video on this.
E. Celtic Knotted Design
- Best design for medium-skilled artists
- Techniques Used: Aesthetic dark shading
- Perfect idea for wall panels
- Lots of shadings on the tree design
F. Simple Pattern
- Excellent design for beginners
- Techniques Used: Outlines only
- Use of spear shading tips are used at a low temperature
- Wall hanging for living room
G. Personalized Gift
- Patterns are pretty simple
- You don’t need to be a pyrography expert for making this
- A good amount of shading is needed
- It is good for keeping it at a personal space like reading room
H. Old And Baobab Like
- Symbol of a waning phase of mortal life
- Maximum part is on the ground and the roots are not grown deep, that is the less chance of recycling of energy
- But the work is a showcase of a good burning skills
J. On A Box
- Good choice for experts
- Techniques Used: Deep shading
- It can be a unique gift box
- Looks good on Birchwood
I. With a Swing On The Branch
- Must-try pattern for intermediate pyrographers
- Techniques Used: Outlines first and then shading
- The swing hanging on the branch resembles the fun in mortal life
- You can make the design on wood log
- Best for desk décor
8. With Poem
- It is an expression of love for literature.
- You can gift this to some friends or your partner.
- Not many details needed, but the fonts used must be presentable ones.
- Best way is to transfer via carbon papers rather than using free hand sketches.
One very important note, if you make any kind of mistake while doing wood burning art, you can always have a solution. Here is an article on woodburn troubleshooting that may save your art.
Additional Resources
Final Call
Most tree patterns for woodburning in the list are suitable for starters and mid-way learners. Still, if you are at the beginning step, I would like to suggest you go for the first or the second one. Gradually, you can add backgrounds and paints to make your creation more aesthetic and attractive. Just keep up your dedication and keep practicing. Best of luck.
