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7 Unique And Attractive Trout Pyrography Project Ideas

Families love to hang a trout photo or sketch on their walls. In this case, trout pyrography is even more exclusive. As we all know, this fish love to live in shoals and this behavior simply symbolizes hope, love, and a sense of community. This is the underlying reason of humans’ love for trout arts. Moreover, the pyrography looks great with a slightly colorful body and cute outer appearance.

That might be the reason why pro-level burn artists often look for some wood burning trout fish patterns. However, if you are looking for one as well, check out the ideas below.

Stunning Patterns

Trout Via Stippling

Pyrography of a leaping trout made of stipples
A leaping fish made of stipples
  • Intermediate level pyrographers can practice the pokerwork using this type of dotted and spotted pattern.
  • Only an advanced burn artist can sketch well to make it more complicated and a few tips are required for it. 
  • To make the dotted pattern, you can simply press the tip and release it.
  • You should use a darker wood burning mark making a pen tip
  • You must use sandpaper to rub the surface prior starting the burning.

Realistic One

Colorful pyrography of a trout by Jay Johnston
Colorful woodburn of a trout by Jay Johnston
  • Only suitable for skilled pyrographers.
  • Might need a set of assorted pyrography pen tips and a prior outline is essential too.
  • You can add a background and decorate it with suitable paint and ornamental objects.
  • An additional border around the project will give it a nice look.
  • And of course, negative space burning gives it an extra shine on the fish.
  • Especially suitable for making a wall hanging pieces and serving trays.

Fishes having Meals 

Pyrography of trout enjoying their meals by Frank Gregg
A pair of trout enjoying their meals by Frank Gregg
  • First, you need to make a complete outline of the artwork before you use the burner pen.
  • You should choose a higher temperature and longer burning strokes to create a blackish tone.
  • Sand the wood first and then start burning.
  • You can add paint or just fill the entire outside with burnt shades to make a huge negative space burn.
  • You must seal the work at the end to make it last longer and look brighter.
  • This type of artwork is suitable to hang in a fish shop or a restaurant.

A Leaping Fish From A Lake

Realistic pyrography of trout and lake
A trout jumping into the air from the lake
  • This is a very detail oriented burn art. Forest, lake and mountains are in the background.
  • You got to be extremely skilled in this intricate burn patterns.
  • Adding a border that looks like a rope or a ribbon can make it look even more beautiful.
  • Do not miss the detail in the water splash and the reflection of mountains on lake surface.
  • Make sure to use varieties of pyrography pen tools so that you can create different shades and burning marks.
  • You can choose a big size wall-hanging piece to make this type of artwork.
  • You can try this pattern also on furniture, wall hanging pieces, serving trays, etc.

Painted Art

Landscape pyrography on trout shaped wood
Landscape pyrography on trout shaped wood
  • It is made on a fish shaped wood that is cut from a plank and sanded first. The wooden base has to be exactly the shape of a the fish, preferably a big one.
  • A lot of natural objects like pine forest, river, the sun, deer silhouette are on the fish body.
  • Nevertheless, the fish pattern is always overwhelming and vivid at its mouth, eye, gill and fins.
  • You need to make dotted marks on the fish body, using the burning tool. You can make these via stippling works.
  • To paint a trout fish pyrography, you can add acrylic, watercolor, pencil color, wax color, etc.
  • You have to make the paint permanent using a proper sealing agent.
  • You can give it a nice outlook with epoxy resin by making a clear turquoise river water.

Along With Family Name

Trout fish pyrography on wooden plaque with family name
Art on wooden plaque with family name
  • This type of pyrography artwork is also a bit tough but unique.
  • The wood burning marks should look realistic and they can have paints on them too.
  • A business name or a logo or a family name can be inscribed and burnt on the plaque.
  • Make sure to make the surface shining using a sealing agent or varnish spray.
  • You can hang this type of artwork in a restaurant, or fish shop, or just sell them in a shop. Patterns with family names are very much in demand and are prepared against orders.

Fish Shaped Plaque

Trout pyrography on a fish shaped wood
On a fish shaped wood
  • First, you need to draw the outline of the trout body, and cut the wood following the fish outline, just like the colored pattern project I mentioned earlier.
  • Inside the outline, draw exactly the fish you see in nature.
  • It is nearly a realistic one and is very attractive to hang on the kitchen wall or to keep in the living room.
  • You will need a set of assorted pyrography tips to create different levels of shades.
  • Can be difficult for beginners, especially if there’s no experience of burning an exact fish shaped wood.
  • If the print is difficult to draw, you can transfer it to the wood after printing it on paper.

Other Resources

Another video on a speckled trout wood burning.

Final Words

If you are a beginner, I would suggest you try the first pattern and practice hard. Gradually, you can try the best design here that you like. Remember to collect all the essential pyrography tools like burner pens, various functional tips, staining gel, sealing agent, sandpaper, etc. Also, make sure to share your creation with us in the comment section.

Thank you!

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