Torch It! All About Yakisugi Charred Timber Finish
This is the first in a three-part series of yakisugi projects. Learn how to make a sakura sconce and a display stand in parts 2 and 3. Yakisugi is a traditional technique originating in western Japan more than 400 years ago. It is the process of deeply charring the surface of cedar boards to make them less susceptible to fire, bugs, rot, and UV damage from sunlight. These boards were used almost exclusively for siding...
