Shou sugi ban 焼杉板 is the art of preserving and finishing wood using fire.
Burnt pine wood finish.
Here s a quick and fast project that highlights this distinctive technique i ve tried at least a dozen different wipe on finishes while making furniture wall decorations and even counter tops through the years.
The firmer lines of the grain will leave a texture on the surface.
It offers more than two dozen finishes and degrees of burn in a variety of wood species.
Used on fencing and other exterior surfaces the charred lumber also has fans for interior wood applications.
However other softwoods including pine and fir are also good candidates.
Using a propane torch to burn the face of wood to give it a unique finish.
For a durable burnt wood finish that will last 50 years or more follow these shou sugi ban application tips.
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Here s a pic of what the wood was used for.
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Use a wire brush and lightly brush in the direction of the wood grain to remove scorched soft wood in the grain of the pine you can leave a portion of the scaling on the surface.
Diy burned wood finish.
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In part 4 of the shou sugi ban series i go over some of the finishing products i use and how i use them to get amazing color.
One of the most dramatic finishing effects is burning wood to bring out the grain.
When the wood starts to.
Here s a quick and fast project that highlights this distinctive technique.