Japanese wood burning technique

Wood burning, also called Shou Sugi Ban, is a century old Japanese technique. It's a great way to seal wood while also giving it a beautiful, unique look.

Ignite your DIY passion with a timeless Japanese wood-burning art! Discover which woods transform into mesmerizing, durable masterpieces using this ancient technique.

Learn how to use the ancient Japanese wood burning technique of shou sugi ban to create a unique shiplap accent wall.

Japanese technique of preserving/antiquing wood "Shou-sugi-ban Yakisugi 焼き杉, is demonstrated in two videos: one shows four steps burning, brushing, washing, then coating the boards with tung oil; the other by Portland State Community College talks about a sustainable homebuilding project.

Shou Sugi Ban is a centuries-old Japanese method of preserving Japanese cedar siding by charring it. Shou Sugi Ban is a very popular technique

Everyone is always asking me how I get a burnt wood finish (Shou Sugi Ban?) so I figured I'd make a How-To video about it. In this video I get a scrap of pine, burn it with my torch and apply different finishes. Watch the video here? https://youtu.be/cpBP1A2UrPE

Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, Sugi wood (cryptomeria japonica L.f., also called Japanese cedar) was used. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning it, and finishing it with a natural oil... Today Shou Sugi Ban is an environmentally friendly way to preserve timber and (paradoxically) make it fire-resistant. Chemical preservatives, paints, and retardants are therefore…

David Stark Design on Instagram: "Come behind the scenes in our Brooklyn studio and check out the Japanese wood burning process known as shou sugi ban. Here, the wood is first charred before finishing with color, accentuating the grain big time. This is the first time we have attempted this technique, and the wheels are turning for future events. But in the meantime, what do you think of the finished product? Wait for it! In our fast world, is this kind of attention to detail…

How to Burn & Stain Wood Aka Shou Sugi Ban: Check out the video for further details, and please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you like what you see. Thanks. Shou Sugi Ban is a Japanese technique, that dates back to the 18th century, for preserving wood. The process is specifically meant…