This burning was done on white pine wood, which is very soft and takes heat very easily. For the dark outlines, I had heat at about 90/105. For the shading and interior details, I turned the burner down to about 85. What at a lower heart, though burners slower, you get more of a crisp line for details. When using hotter heat, though burns extremely fast, the heat cause the burn marks to look almost blurred like they are bleeding as paint does. All wood is different though how it reacts to heat depending if is a hard or soft wood. I enjoy using softer woods to burn on for signs plaques etc. and harder woods for cutting boards, charcuterie boards, and other food related things.

The are burned pre seal on bamboo. For the outline, I use a fine tip on my adjustable tip wood burner. Heat goes up to 105, I do a high medium (like 90) The medium heat still gives you the dark deep burn, while keeping a crispy line. To high of heat and you get almost like a bleeding appearance. Then afterwards, I go back on high heat with my regular old faithful - The Hobby Lobby Burner To finish it off, after burning I use a mineral oil rub

Bear with me as I learn video editing! Eventually plan to add step by step voice overs rather than text. This cutting board is made from Acacia wood. Acacia is a dense, hearty wood, that is naturally resistant to scratches and moisture. Making it great for cutting boards and charcuterie boards! Though after burning and before using, I had mineral oil to the surfaces! While I have multiple burners, what works the best for this project is just your staple Hobby Lobby or Walmart burners that do not have a heat control. They are cheap, and surprisingly long lasting! I have been using mine for 7 years now! Acacia being a hard wood, it’s best to take slow, medium strength strides. You don’t want to push too hard, as it will leave a blotchy and inconsistent burn. That being said for everything other than cutting across the wood grain. When going across the grain (horizontal on the board), you’re going to want to use a lighter hand. The grain, when given to much pressure, easily creates a less than smooth look. Attached is a sped up video of the process. If you want to try at home, comment your state below and I will send you a free stencil! Thanks for watching! - Taylor

Coming up this week will be an intro to making cutting boards like this! The process will show start to finish how a stencil is made, transferred, and burned. Turning an ordinary cutting board into something both creative and practical!

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