DIY Torched Scrap Wood Tray

Kyle
by Kyle
8 Materials
$15
4 Hours
Easy

This small scrap wood tray works great for displaying small plants or candles. It only takes a few materials, uses an alternative way to add color to the wood, and is fun to make!

You will need some two pieces of 1 x 4" wood cut to a length of 7".

You will also need four pieces of 1 x 2" wood cut to a length of 8.5".

Set the degrees on your miter saw to 45 when you make the cuts on your 1 x 2" pieces. This will be the outer edge/frame of your tray.


Your 1 x 2 " pieces should look like the following:

Once all of your cuts are made, use a propane torch to lightly char each side of each piece of the wood until it turns black. Make sure you aren't completely lighting your wood on fire or letting it burn for too long.

Once all your pieces are torched, take your wire brush and brush off the torched black part of the wood.

You should be left with each piece looking something like this:

Next, take your favorite finish and apply it to your wood and let it dry. I am using boiled linseed oil for my project.

Once dry, align your pieces and using a nail gun to attach the pieces.


You now have a torched scrap wood tray!


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  • Paula Paula on Feb 06, 2019

    I like the look of the burned wood. Is it absolutely necessary to scrape it?

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Feb 09, 2019

    Just curious why you didn't tell everyone the actual name of your process? It's called Shou Sugi Ban. Was developed in Japan originally on cedar wood to make it weather/waterproof. 😎

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  • Sharon Emery Sharon Emery on Mar 21, 2019

    I used to do wood burning when I was younger and I would love to try my hand at it again.

    • Zoa miller Zoa miller on Mar 25, 2019

      Me too I still have all my wood burning equipment. I saw a new set up on FB not long ago with brand new tip that U had never seen before if I see it again U might just buy them, it was only $29.99.

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