I love experimenting with different diy techniques and as both an avid maker of things and a volunteer firefighter i feel duty bound to show you this really cool diy charred wood tutorial also known as shou sugi ban a japanese wood burning technique don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old.
Diy charred wood siding.
We are truly blessed by the woods.
Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.
This gives the wood an absolutely stunning finish and i have used this on.
We are nature s collaborators.
It looks after us in return.
Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
Our process has always started with planting and caring for the forest.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
Join me as i tour the factory where it s made.
If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding.
March 10 2020 by aspire design and home.