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Upload Your Reference Photo
Upload the portrait, pet, landscape, or design you want to burn into wood.
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Pattern Generator
Transform any photo into a wood burning pattern. Clean line art optimized for pyrography transfer and hand burning.
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Pyrography Pattern
How It Works
AI handles the complex image processing automatically
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Frame Your Pattern
Crop to the exact area you want to burn. Consider the shape and size of your wood blank.
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AI Creates Burn Pattern
AI extracts clean lines at the right density for hand burning - clear guidelines without overwhelming detail.
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Transfer & Burn
Print the pattern, transfer to wood using graphite paper or a laser printer transfer, and start burning.
Why Choose Our Tool
Pyrography-Tuned Lines
Line density is optimized for hand burning - enough detail to capture your subject without creating an overwhelming tangle of lines that is impossible to burn.
Detail for Your Skill Level
Adjust line complexity. Simpler patterns for beginners, highly detailed patterns for experienced pyrography artists tackling realistic portraits.
Portrait & Pet Specialist
AI preserves the features that make portraits recognizable, which is critical for pyrography where every burn line contributes to likeness.
Edit Your Pattern
Add shading guides, remove distracting lines, or simplify areas using our built-in editor before printing your transfer pattern.
Any Transfer Method
Pattern works with graphite transfer paper, laser printer transfers, charcoal rub transfers, or direct freehand reference.
Print at Any Size
SVG scales perfectly. Print patterns for small ornaments up to large wall plaques without losing quality.
Perfect For
Portrait Burning
Create detailed pyrography portraits from family photos and pet pictures.
Wildlife Art
Turn nature and wildlife photos into stunning wood burning patterns.
Gift Projects
Make personalized pyrography gifts - cutting boards, boxes, plaques, and ornaments.
Commission Work
Speed up commission turnaround by generating patterns from client photos instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transfer the pattern to wood?
The most popular method is graphite transfer paper: print the pattern, tape it over graphite paper on your wood, and trace the lines with a ballpoint pen. Alternatively, print on a laser printer and use an iron or acetone to transfer the toner directly to the wood surface.
What wood is best for pyrography?
Light-colored, fine-grained hardwoods produce the best results. Basswood is the most popular choice for beginners and experts alike. Birch, maple, and poplar also work well. Avoid softwoods like pine as the uneven grain causes inconsistent burning depth.
How detailed should I make the pattern?
Match the detail level to your skill and tool. Beginners should start with simpler patterns that focus on outlines and major features. Experienced burners can use higher detail for realistic shading guidelines. You can always add freehand detail beyond what the pattern shows.
Can I use this with a laser wood burner?
If you have a laser engraver, the SVG file works directly with laser software like LightBurn or Glowforge. For traditional pyrography pens, you will need to transfer the pattern to wood first. Both approaches benefit from the clean lineart our AI produces.
What pen tip should I use for portrait pyrography?
Use a fine writing tip or ball tip for outlines and detail work, then switch to a shading tip for filling in dark areas. Our pattern provides the line work; shading depth and gradient are controlled by your pen pressure and speed during the actual burning process.
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