I like the scorched (burned) look on wood...how do I do it?

by Sandi Stubblefield

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Tom on Mar 26, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENOTocaMwxw

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Mogie on Mar 26, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENOTocaMwxw

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 26, 2018

A torch! Here are some fantastic links with different options, from traditional Japanese to everyday diy.

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/shou-sugi-ban-black-waterproof-wood-furniture

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/wood/lumber-data-trends/Burning-Lumber-as-a-Finishing-Technique-218878121.html

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-torch-distress-furniture-98935.html

https://youtu.be/C2tjNhuL6To

Any tool rental will have what you need.

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- Sandi Stubblefield on Mar 27, 2018
  
  Thank you!
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 27, 2018
  
  You are so welcome! We all love to help. Have fun with your project. 🛠
  
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William on Mar 26, 2018

I use a small propane torch. Just pass it over the wood. Do not let the flame touch the wood. It's the heat from the flame that does the burning.

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Janet Pizaro on Mar 26, 2018

https://www.manmadediy.com/users/david/posts/3474-how-to-diy-burned-wood-finish

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Sharon on Mar 26, 2018

Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfdV031I_F0 lots of videos on YouTube on this technique

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