8 Aesthetic Tribal Pyrography Idea to Make Some Traditional Projects

Whether you are a beginner or a skilled pyrographer, if you choose a tribal pyrography project, you can choose from a variety of patterns to try. Eventually, most tribal wood-burning projects are expensive and very demanding. 

However, it doesn’t mean that those projects are difficult or that beginners can’t make them anyway. Well, I have a collection of some amazing tribal pyrography ideas that are suitable for both newbies and skilled pyrographers.

Design Ideas

Sea Life

• You can choose any animal that were related to the lifestyle of a specific tribe.
• An any sea life living in the salt water of seas or oceans and having link to any tribal culture.
• I have chosen the patterns used in the culture of the Sentinelese people living in the Andamans.
• Make sure to set a prior outline on the wooden base to get a better outcome.
• Try to use a pyrography pen that creates comparatively darker shades. Or you can use a pyrography marker and a heat gun.

Tribe Chief

• It must be a portrait and as the tribe chief, the person should have a lot of ornament.
• You can add objects that specify their features like their weapon.
• A detailed background can glorify the entire artwork in the best possible way.
• If you transfer the printed image to the wood base, it will be easier to complete.

Polynesian Turtle

• Though the complete artwork looks absurd, it might have lots of geometric patterns.
• Should have varieties of wood-burning shades to create loops and layers.
• A fine-like or C-line pyrography pen is suitable for this kind of project.
• Before starting the wood-burning task, you need to give it a sandpaper finish to make the surface smooth and fresh.

Birds

• If you portray a bird of any indigenous culture, it should contain the motifs used by them.
• You can add paint to highlight their ornaments and finery.
• Only suitable for mid level to expert pyrographers.
• Need to be stained and sealed to make the burning marks and paints permanent.

Dragonfly

• You need to present the daily life and culture of the tribes.
• You can take a wooden slice and make a complete scenario to expose their lifestyle.
• Might require a set of assorted pen tips to create different shades and marks with varieties of thicknesses.
• Looks great when you combine wood curving with the burning project.

Snakes

• Serpents are considered to be the guardians of sacred temples in tribal arts.
• Should be a complete artwork with a detailed background containing the environment of forest or a temple.
• The use of animals as a weapon can be a nice way to showcase the features of the tribe.
• Must be difficult for beginners as the entire artwork require pretty much effort and skill.

Symbolic Letters

• This one will be easier and suitable for the newbies too.
• You can use the forms used in Egyptian hieroglyphics.
• You can make logos of your business firm picking any of the symbols since the symbols have different meanings and you can choose any one that goes with your company motto.
• The symbols are best fit in wooden bowl, chopping board, keyring, pendant, etc.

Based On Belief

• Different tribes had different beliefs and they made pyrography based on their faith.
• To make a tribal belief woodburning project, you need to study their belief and choose a subject like Sun, moon, star, ocean, etc.
• Make sure to use varieties of pyrography tools to make different levels of shades.
• You can also combine two or more faith subjects to make a hybrid project.

Similar Resources

• This link will give you a fantastic example of tribal woodburn art video.
• Dragonfly patterns for burning on wood.
• Native American woodburn arts
• Egyptian woodburning patterns
• Turtle patterns for pyrography
• Dragonfly pokerwork

Conclusion

As you’ve seen, not all the pyrography patterns are suitable for beginners. Actually, the difficulty level depends on the outline you make. So, if the outline is easy, like the first option, you can make it even if you are a newbie. Hopefully, you will choose the right one to make a stunning tribal wood-burning project.

Happy burning!