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

Learn the ancient method of shou sugi ban, the Japanese wood burning method to naturally create a weatherproof wood. Create a rich brown - almost black - shimmering wood finish using only a small blow torch. Easy beginner woodworking project.

Learn what is Shou Sugi Ban, how do you do it, what wood and oil to use? Click here to learn more about this Japanese wood burning technique.

Ignite your curiosity with the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban! Discover which woods transform into stunning, durable masterpieces through this mesmerizing Japanese charring 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.

We're addicted to this new Japanese wood burning technique called Shou Sugi Ban. Not only is the outcome a lush dark chocolate wood, but let’s face it we get our inner pyro out with this technique.

Shou-sugi-ban (burnt wood siding) - Austin - by Delta Lumber & Millworks | Houzz

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.

Brushing shou sugi ban has been done in Japan for hundreds of years. Nakamoto's team tried the traditional way to see what it's like.

A comprehensive guide on how to seal charred wood. Get the best results by following these steps to do the sealing job right.