shou sugi ban (2)

Charred box

A simple pine box from real junk bedframe wood. By ripping the pieces and jointing I was able to get clean "quarter sawn" boards which I was hoping would work well to emphasize the grain when charred. Box before charring Charred and brushed with a…

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Stool / Pot-plant stand

Four-legged stool that transforms into a pot-plant stand (or the other way around). Reclaimed pine from a bed frame, 2 way splayed and tapered legs, tried a basic "shou sugi ban" finish with a propane torch (heavier on the seat, lighter on the legs).  Finished…

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