When I showed your video to my husband, he commented that we already have wood burning tools so we wouldn't need this. I bought it and just received it, got started immediately and in less that 5 minutes I had a design on a round wood slice. I took it to my husband's crafting shop, showed it to him and he said, "I stand corrected, that is the coolest thing!!!". So excited as it will help us to get ready for our local Farmers' and Artisans' Market in May. I initially saw your video on Pinterest....Thanks so much.
if i am staining my wood should i stain it before applying the scorch marker and heating or after i am finished with my design ? making a stove cover and looking forward to trying your product ! what an amazing alternative
Always stain, seal, or paint after heating with the heat gun! The reason for this is because the high heat can damage these finishes. Hope this helps :)
I have purchased your markers, however, not being a great artist I have been looking for western themes and also wild animal-type decals to use to try on some dark Walnut wood. Can you direct me to where I can buy different stencils.? I have seen some stencils that are reusable. Have you experimented with Baking Soda or Borax to help with the clarity and darkness? What woods do you find best for this type of hobby to use?
We recommend purchasing the Cricut so that you can create custom stencils all on your own. If this isn't an option, there are plenty of custom creators on Etsy 🔥 We really love walnut, maple, and sourwood the most with the Scorch Marker!
This does not “burn” into the wood but very similar to using a permanent marker….. it is just an ink on the wood. I tried this and was disappointed. I did the sanding, still bleeds! Cannot be compared to wood burning!
Hey Esme, Could you smell your wood burning as you applied the heat gun? It is a surface chemical burn, but the design is definitely burned into the wood 🔥 As for the bleeding - we'd love to try replacing your marker to see if that makes any difference for you! If you're interested, please reach out to savannah@scorchmarker.com and we'll hook you up!
what temp heat gun do I need? you say a 1800 watt gun but watts is not really a temp you mention something about a 1000 Degrees but I'm guessing this is in F - I found a gun that is 2000 watts and goes between 60 C and 600 C (so 140F to 1112 F) and is two speed, I presume this would be more than fine but is there an idea temp as I don't really want to burn the wood, only the solution. (I guess I will learn the best temp but be good to have a starting point) thanks
The 2000-watt heat gun that you mentioned should be perfect! The design just needs to reach 350F :) Technically, this could even be achieved in the oven, but it just takes longer.
Nope! Unfortunately the paint can block the Scorch Marker liquid from coming into contact with the wood, which could lighten the burn or make it not show up at all. Also, heating paint with a heat gun can damage the look. You can always apply paint after you've finished burning though 🔥
I am frustrated. I cut a stencil, using stencil vinyl on my Cricut. I cannot get it to stick to 2 different pieces of sanded wood. Then I tried permanent vinyl and it's wouldn't stick. What should I be using to make a stencil that will stick to the wood??
I’ve used vinyl as a stencil on many projects. If you’re having problems with bleeding, I’ve noticed that really thin wood (think Dollar Tree wood) will bleed under the stencil. I hope this helps.
You can wait days or even weeks after designing before you burn your wood! We have lots of customers use the Scorch Marker for signing wedding guestbooks, and then burning at a later date 🔥
Have you tried first coating the wood with sanding sealer, then sanding and then using the scorch marker? This might help prevent bleeding in the same way it evens out the absorption of stain when staining wood.
@@ScorchMarker Keep in mind this may not necessarily be suitable for cutting boards that will have food contact. You could try shellac in place of the sanding sealer though since shellac is actually OK once dry.
Not really! You mostly just want to use a light-colored wood, but pine is typically one to avoid. Just make sure your wood is raw, untreated, and sanded well :) Happy crafting!🔥
Oh no!! Sounds like you might not be sanding properly? We recommend that you sand all pieces to at least 500-grit before burning to help prevent any bleeding. Please let me know if this helps 🔥
How do you paint the rest of the board?
We don't paint the boards. We apply our finishing oil after scorching the design.
When I showed your video to my husband, he commented that we already have wood burning tools so we wouldn't need this. I bought it and just received it, got started immediately and in less that 5 minutes I had a design on a round wood slice. I took it to my husband's crafting shop, showed it to him and he said, "I stand corrected, that is the coolest thing!!!". So excited as it will help us to get ready for our local Farmers' and Artisans' Market in May. I initially saw your video on Pinterest....Thanks so much.
This is the best story, Ruby!! Thanks for sharing :)
Good luck at the market this spring 🔥
I want to spray paint my piece of wood using acrylic paint. After I spray paint it, will the ink still go on without any issues from the pen?
We recommend you save all painting, finishing, and staining for AFTER you've finished burning 🔥
if i am staining my wood should i stain it before applying the scorch marker and heating or after i am finished with my design ? making a stove cover and looking forward to trying your product ! what an amazing alternative
Always stain, seal, or paint after heating with the heat gun! The reason for this is because the high heat can damage these finishes. Hope this helps :)
I bought some very nice cutting boards from Ikea. They seem to have a finish on them. Do I need to sand it completely before I use the scorch marker?
Yes, the scorch marker needs to be applied to raw, sanded wood.
@@ScorchMarker ok, I will try it out. Placing an order today
Will this stay pretty dark even after stain is applied on it ? Or burn in after stain
It will stay dark.
Too much talk and expensive markers
Thank you for your honest feedback.
If i do a cutting board what should I use to seal it to keep it food safe?
Hey Audra,
We love using Odie's Oil for our pieces that will be used with food :)
This wood be cool to use on custom car interriors.
What do you have in mind?
I have purchased your markers, however, not being a great artist I have been looking for western themes and also wild animal-type decals to use to try on some dark Walnut wood. Can you direct me to where I can buy different stencils.? I have seen some stencils that are reusable. Have you experimented with Baking Soda or Borax to help with the clarity and darkness? What woods do you find best for this type of hobby to use?
We recommend purchasing the Cricut so that you can create custom stencils all on your own. If this isn't an option, there are plenty of custom creators on Etsy 🔥
We really love walnut, maple, and sourwood the most with the Scorch Marker!
Genius!! Thank you!!!
You bet! We hope you love the Scorch Marker 🔥
This does not “burn” into the wood but very similar to using a permanent marker….. it is just an ink on the wood. I tried this and was disappointed. I did the sanding, still bleeds! Cannot be compared to wood burning!
Hey Esme,
Could you smell your wood burning as you applied the heat gun? It is a surface chemical burn, but the design is definitely burned into the wood 🔥
As for the bleeding - we'd love to try replacing your marker to see if that makes any difference for you! If you're interested, please reach out to savannah@scorchmarker.com and we'll hook you up!
what temp heat gun do I need? you say a 1800 watt gun but watts is not really a temp you mention something about a 1000 Degrees but I'm guessing this is in F - I found a gun that is 2000 watts and goes between 60 C and 600 C (so 140F to 1112 F) and is two speed, I presume this would be more than fine but is there an idea temp as I don't really want to burn the wood, only the solution. (I guess I will learn the best temp but be good to have a starting point)
thanks
The 2000-watt heat gun that you mentioned should be perfect! The design just needs to reach 350F :) Technically, this could even be achieved in the oven, but it just takes longer.
Thank you for this video
First time hearing about your product. Great idea. Definitely will be trying it out. Great video
We hope you love the Scorch Marker, Diane!
Amy Callahan - Can the Scorch Maker be used over a painted surface
Nope! Unfortunately the paint can block the Scorch Marker liquid from coming into contact with the wood, which could lighten the burn or make it not show up at all. Also, heating paint with a heat gun can damage the look.
You can always apply paint after you've finished burning though 🔥
Looking forward to trying this. Can you use a store bought stencil?
Yep!! You can use any stencil you'd like 🔥
I am frustrated. I cut a stencil, using stencil vinyl on my Cricut. I cannot get it to stick to 2 different pieces of sanded wood. Then I tried permanent vinyl and it's wouldn't stick. What should I be using to make a stencil that will stick to the wood??
I’ve used vinyl as a stencil on many projects. If you’re having problems with bleeding, I’ve noticed that really thin wood (think Dollar Tree wood) will bleed under the stencil. I hope this helps.
Did you make sure to sand your wood first?
How long can you wait to use the heat gun after you have stencil the wood?
You can wait days or even weeks after designing before you burn your wood! We have lots of customers use the Scorch Marker for signing wedding guestbooks, and then burning at a later date 🔥
I’m going to give this a try after watching this video.
We hope you love the Scorch Marker, Debbie! 🔥
Have you tried first coating the wood with sanding sealer, then sanding and then using the scorch marker? This might help prevent bleeding in the same way it evens out the absorption of stain when staining wood.
We've honestly never even considered this!!
What an awesome suggestion - definitely going to put this on the list of things to try 🔥
@@ScorchMarker Keep in mind this may not necessarily be suitable for cutting boards that will have food contact. You could try shellac in place of the sanding sealer though since shellac is actually OK once dry.
Wow! Cannot wait to get started!!!! Great video
We hope you love the Scorch Marker, Lisa!!
Can you use regular stencils and just use stencil spray to keep them in place? I have 100's of them but I do not have a Cricut.
Judy did you try the stencil spray to keep the stencil in place? I saw no response to your question so I thought I would ask you. 15:43 15:43
Yes, you can use regular stencils, we have used clear tape to hold them in place.
@@ScorchMarker thanks so much.
How do you protect the finished product
We recommend sealing your finished projects!
We love products like Odie's Oil and Shellac
Does it matter what type of wood
Not really!
You mostly just want to use a light-colored wood, but pine is typically one to avoid.
Just make sure your wood is raw, untreated, and sanded well :)
Happy crafting!🔥
Awesome product 😊
We think so too!
Why does mine bleed uggggg
Oh no!!
Sounds like you might not be sanding properly?
We recommend that you sand all pieces to at least 500-grit before burning to help prevent any bleeding.
Please let me know if this helps 🔥
sooo where is the recipe for the wood butter
Here it is:
scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/diy-food-safe-finish-for-wood-burnt-crafts
@@ScorchMarker What is wood butter used for?