Using a stiff brush carbon residue is then removed from the boards and the material is rinsed with water.
How to burn wood for siding.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch.
Since discovering this technique i m tempted to burn the wood on all of my woodworking projects.
How should diyers approach the shou sugi ban process for the best results.
Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Colours usually range from a very rich natural wood colour to a deep black.
Make yourself a small fire pit.
Tools and materials required.
This took me a couple of minutes with some bricks i had lying.
Be sure to torch in a well ventilated area with no.
Apart from the wood you almost certainly have everything you will need in the.
As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in particular readily chars to the depth needed for a.
Apply on softwoods only.
Move the torch evenly over the wood holding it over each area for about five to ten seconds until it goes black and a layer of soot develops.