DIY
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Zen and the Art of Creating Shou Sugi Ban
Watch the master as he shows us the perfect method of how shou sugi ban should be done – by hand, under dappled sunlight and with a zen flute melody as accompaniment. Check out this meditative video tutorial – without any words to take away from the artistic spell he puts us under. Thanks to John Neeman Tools.
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Shou-Sugi-Ban Wood Siding
From Remodelista, a photo-overview of how to create Shou Sugi Ban siding. One family’s account of building a house in Southern California with Mexico City–born, San Diego–based architect Sebastian Mariscal.
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Weekend DIY Project: Shou Sugi Ban Dining Table
From the Felted Fox, this weekend try creating a Shou sugi Ban table with only a few simple materials needed. Though a few expletives were uttered during the making of this table (which come standard with my husband’s DIY projects), it was easy to make. Once charred, the wood appears a silvery grey or shiny black depending on how the light hits it. We love how this table turned out.
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Flame Throwing Sugi Style
From Orchard House in Ohio, here’s how you char wood in today’s world: get yourself a flame thrower. In actuality, it is a lot of fun with fire. It’s like one hot coat of paint that will last the life of the house. The paintbrush, in this case, is a torch. Lent to us by expert roofer Chris Moore, it is just a flame thrower that hooks up to a propane tank that allowed us to get the job done fast.
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Apartment Therapy Tutorial: Make a Shou Sugi Ban Wall
Apartment Therapy shares a helpful tutorial on making your own Shou Sugi Ban wall. Note their safety tips! For those of you who would like to try this yourself, please be aware that dust from charred wood is so fine that it can clog pores and is extremely unhealthy if inhaled. Take extra precautionary measures by protecting yourself with goggles, gloves, face masks (or any respiratory protectors) and full-bodied clothing.
