If you’ve got a thing for owls and the art of wood burning, you’re in for a treat. On this page, we’ve created some pretty neat owl patterns that can be downloaded and used as pyrography templates. It doesn’t matter if you’re just dipping your toes into this craft or if you’ve been at it for a while, we’ve got designs ranging from super simple to impressively intricate.
Whether you’re looking to craft a gift, start a new hobby, or simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon burning away, we’ve got you covered.
All of our owl patterns are provided in PDF format, making them easy to download and print directly from your home or office printer. Once downloaded, these templates can be manipulated in scale using your preferred editing software to fit your specific project size. Alternatively, you can adjust the printing size directly from your printer settings, opting for a percentage that suits your needs.
So grab your wood burning tool, pick a pattern, and let’s start burning something awesome together!
Beginner Patterns
Our beginner patterns are designed to be a gentle introduction. Crafted with simplicity in mind, these patterns feature bold, clear lines that guide your hand effortlessly, ensuring that you won’t lose your way as you familiarize yourself with the wood burning tool. With minimal shading and a deliberate absence of advanced techniques, they offer the perfect canvas for newcomers to practice with and grasp the basics without feeling daunted.
Whether you’re a complete novice or just in the mood for a straightforward project, these beginner patterns set you up for immediate success, allowing you to focus on the joy of the craft rather than the intricacy of the design.
Simple Owl Outlines
These simple owl outlines are basic patterns designed for those just starting out, providing a straightforward and fun project. Each outline below features dark edges that are easy to trace and then burn into your material.
Cute / Cartoonish Owls
These cute cartoonish owl patterns offer minimal detail making them ideal for practicing basic burns and polishing your foundational wood-burning skills.
They are perfect if you’re looking for a fun, light-hearted project or creating something for children. Their charm lies in simplicity, yet they are distinctively playful and appealing. The wide eyes and rounded bodies lend a delightful innocence that both kids and adults are sure to love.
By following these patterns, you can create friendly, whimsical owls that will brighten up a child’s bedroom, play space, or even a school classroom. These patterns feature a combination of clear lines and darker areas to fill in.
Intermediate / Advanced Patterns
These patterns, while still anchored by clear, bold lines, introduce an added layer of detail, presenting nuanced elements that elevate the final piece. You’ll find they incorporate techniques like shading, stippling, and more, offering a wonderful playground for those ready to hone their skills further.
Designed to bridge the gap between the foundational basics and the intricate complexities of advanced work, intermediate patterns are the perfect stepping stone for artists eager to challenge themselves, enriching their craft with every burn.
You’ll need to vary your heat setting as you wood burn and experiment with more than one pen tip for best results.
Detailed Owl Faces
These owl face patterns are the perfect projects for those ready to navigate their way beyond the beginner stage. Compared to the beginner patterns with their simple lines and minimal shading, these pattern offers a more nuanced and textured design. Their varied textures and intricate areas provide an excellent opportunity to deepen your skills, challenging you to create differing effects and illusions on the wood.
By mastering this, you not only get to enhance your wood burning expertise but also end up with a visually captivating piece that stands testament to your evolving craftsmanship. You’ll find horned owls and a barred owl below.
Trace the owl’s face onto your wood surface and have fun bringing it to life with your wood burning pen.
Perching Owls
These perching owl patterns present a distinct challenge for those ready to tackle more detailed and intricate designs. These templates feature an owl in its natural habitat, perched and alert, embodying the bird’s characteristic tranquility and wisdom. The detail in these patterns is more complex, lending a realistic touch to the final result.
The patterns include shaded areas, requiring you to master the delicate art of shading to bring the owl to life. Using a good shading tip will give you the best results in these areas.
There are also advanced features such as intricate feathers and distinguishing facial features that will provide a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate your honed pyrography abilities.
Following these patterns, you will not only create something visually impressive, but you will also have an opportunity to further enhance your skills.
Flying Owl
Our flying owl pattern captures the dynamic movement of an owl in flight, truly encapsulating the majestic and powerful nature of these birds. This pattern lends itself to more advanced wood burning techniques, given the presence of intricate details like the feathers in motion and the owl’s intense gaze.
Attempting this pattern will challenge you to portray the nuances of movement and energy within your work, contributing to a more vivid and lifelike result.
Wrap-Up
Exploring these patterns, you’ll find an opportunity to create some truly stunning owls, regardless of your skill level. For those seeking simplicity, the beginner patterns will guide you effortlessly, giving you the chance to master the basics and create charming, engaging pieces.
With clear lines and minimal shading, you can start expressing your creativity instantly, without feeling overwhelmed.
If you feel a bit more adventurous and are ready to dabble in intricate details, the intermediate and advanced patterns will serve as your canvas. They will push your skills, inviting you to delve deeper into the art of pyrography. From nuanced shading to intricate feather detailing, these designs will challenge and delight you, contributing to your artistic growth.
At the end of the day, the choice is entirely yours. Whether you want to stick to simplicity or embrace complexity, remember that the true essence of art lies in the journey as much as the final piece.
Regardless of the pattern you choose, you’ll find joy and satisfaction in the process of transforming a simple piece of wood into a captivating work of pyrography art. So take your pick, let your creativity run free, and enjoy your finished pyrography artwork.