Softwoods like cedar, pine, and cypress are the wood of choice for a burnt wood finish.
A weed torch provides great control and coverage, but it can potentially excessively char the wood.
The torch and compatible propane cylinder are also more expensive to purchase.
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The best throw in of torch for you will largely depend on your budget and time constraints.
The two most commonly used brushes are the stiff-bristle nylon brush and wire brush.
Although that may sound undesirable, these tool marks can add extra character to rustic design projects.
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Concrete driveways, garage floors, or metal workshop tables are ideal.
Burn the Wood
Light the torch and apply the flame to the wood.
Continue burning until you achieve the desired level of charring.
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A light burn may only require a single pass with the torch, but deeper burns might need multiple.
Spray the wood down with water in between passes to minimize warping and cupping of the wood.
Brush in the direction of the wood grain, and continue until youve achieved the desired color depth.
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The more you brush, the more char will be removed and the lighter the wood will become.
Wipe the wood down with adamp rag to remove to remove any residual material.
Popular options include:
Fire Causes and Risks.
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National Fire Protection Association.
Lou, Weitao et al.Synergistic Effects of Multiple Environmental Factors on Degradation of Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber Seals.Polymersvol.
10 Aug. 2018, doi:10.3390/polym10080897
Eye Protection.
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Dust Mask Vs. Respirator.Michigan State University.
