Woodturning | Shou Sugi Ban Bowl | Yakisugi Charred Bowl

Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi (Charred Cypress Plank) is a Japanese technique for the preservation of construction timber, typically Cypress. The technique has found its way into the West as an art, and even into woodturning.

In the video, I explore the technique using Cypress bowl blanks I turned a year or so ago. I also add a little of martin Saben Smiths Intrinsic colours to enhance the effect.

Most significant issue was the wood cracking during the charring process. I suspect its in the nature of this softwood. One option might be to char the bowl below hollowing.

William Hunt woodturner.

Max Brosi wood artist:
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https://awgbwoodturningseminar.co.uk/...
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/andreasda...

Intrinsic colours: https://www.hampshiresheen.com/colours/

Yorkshire Grit - www.yorkshire-grit.com

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