Project by kiwilynne | posted 03-26-2021 09:31 PM | 1140 views | 1 time favorited | 9 comments | ![]() |
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I’ve been practicing the Yakisugi wood preservation technique where the surface of wood is charred, making it waterproof through carbonisation. In addition, it also renders the wood fire retardant and resistant to insects/rot. It also satisfy my wish for sometimes using a stain on certain soft woods but not really being a fan of using chemicals.
These business card/pen holders are made of scorched cedar and finished in organic linseed oil and beeswax.
-- Lynne, New Zealand - Crikey, Aussie is another country, Bro.
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pottz
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#1 posted 03-26-2021 11:52 PM
thats a cool technique id like to try on the right project someday.nice holders lynne.
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DevinT
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#2 posted 03-27-2021 12:18 AM
I like it.
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woodbutcherbynight
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#3 posted 03-27-2021 02:36 AM
Interesting, have to experiment with that sometime.
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kiwilynne
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#4 posted 03-27-2021 03:22 AM
Thanks all!
-- Lynne, New Zealand - Crikey, Aussie is another country, Bro.
therealSteveN
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#5 posted 03-27-2021 08:04 PM
Seems to be a hot topic these days, yet an ancient art. Always great to gain more understanding of the many aspects of playing with wood. :-)
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kiwilynne
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#6 posted 03-27-2021 09:39 PM
I love it when old techniques are rediscovered, particularly when they are super useful :)
-- Lynne, New Zealand - Crikey, Aussie is another country, Bro.
swirt
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#7 posted 03-28-2021 02:24 AM
You are really getting the nice blend of color and burn. Well done.
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OzarkSawdust
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#8 posted 03-28-2021 01:41 PM
Cool! It makes a unique type of finish. Great job!
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kiwilynne
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#9 posted 03-29-2021 07:21 PM
Thanks again!
-- Lynne, New Zealand - Crikey, Aussie is another country, Bro.
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