【500 Yen DIY】How to Burn Text and Images onto Wood: Do You Know About 'Wood Burning'?

Do You Know Wood Burning?

Do you know what wood burning is? Wood burning is the technique of creating patterns by burning designs into wood. It's a handy item that enhances the quality of DIY projects using wood!

However, I think most brides might be in a state of "What is wood burning??" Brides who enjoy DIY might have used it before, but those who do not might not have tried it...?

Yet, if mastered, wood burning is an excellent tool! So, how should you go about DIY with wood burning? Let me introduce you to it♩

[Bride DIY] What You Need for Wood Burning

You only need two things for wood burning!

✓ Wood ⇒ Prepare what you want to write on, such as a welcome sign or welcome board!

✓ Wood burning pen ⇒ You need a special pen for wood burning that can create burn marks. If you're looking for something professional, I recommend a pen called 'My Pen', which can be purchased for around 4000 yen♩

➡ Check out the My Pen for Wood Burning here！

A little tip is that you can also use a "soldering iron" sold at 100 yen shops, which are said to be available for 500 yen each. Many brides think, "This is good enough!" So for brides who want to try it out first and don't need something professional, 100 yen shop items might be sufficient!

➡ Check out the soldering iron product page at Daiso! You can purchase online as well♡

✓ Carbon paper ⇒ Use this if you want to transfer letters or designs. Any carbon paper sold at a 100 yen shop is fine!

With just these two items (and carbon paper if needed), you can easily do wood burning♩

Now, let's move on to how to do wood burning♡

*How to Do Wood Burning*

The method for wood burning is very simple♡ Just use the wood burning pen like an ordinary pen to write text or draw on the wood!

If you need a draft, use carbon paper to write it out first. Since wood burning cannot be redone if you make a mistake, having a draft is reassuring♩

Here's a basic method for creating it＊＊

There are also options for wood burning using 100 yen shop boxes♡ It would be nice to try making ring pillows or small welcome trunks!

Tips and Tricks for a Beautiful Wood Burning Finish

There are tips for finishing wood burning beautifully! Once you grasp these tips, practice is key! It's recommended to prepare plenty of spare wood and try writing various designs♩

① Write letters with a relaxed grip and at a consistent distance (writing too fast can make it thin, while writing too slowly can make it thick!)

② Avoid stumbling (stumbling can create spots).

③ Since mistakes are final, practice before the real thing (let’s practice a lot♡)

④ If applying varnish, use a clear varnish at the end (colored varnish can make the wood burning difficult to see).

@yuri.wedding11

Items Handmade with Wood Burning

A bride wrote a fox on a tree stump＊ Isn’t it amazing that this is handwritten?♡ She plans to write various animals to use as table numbers♩

A large piece of wood has been used for wood burning to create a welcome board◎ It's lovely to think that such a wonderful welcome board can be made with just wood and a wood burning pen!

@ikik_wd_0428

Try Wood Burning: Cheap and Easy♡

I introduced you to how to do wood burning and items made by senior brides♡ Wood burning, which can be easily DIYed for 500 yen, is an indispensable item for bride DIY. Be sure to challenge yourself with wood burning and create wonderful original items♡

➡ Check out the soldering iron product page at Daiso! You can purchase online as well♡

➡ Check out My Pen for Wood Burning here！