Shou sugi ban is a japanese technique that dates back to the 18th century for preserving wood.
Burnt pine wood finish.
The process is specifically meant for cedar but works on many species of wood such as cypress ash oak maple and of course pine like i used.
However other softwoods including pine and fir are also good candidates.
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The firmer lines of the grain will leave a texture on the surface.
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.
When the wood starts to.
For a durable burnt wood finish that will last 50 years or more follow these shou sugi ban application tips.