Shou Sugi Ban 2.0

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I worked on this video for 18 hours straight. Hopefully SOMEBODY finds it useful! Also, where do YOU see this new style being used?

[@jasonhoward4967]

I would like to do one of those red white and blue ones just as an art piece to hang. I made a towel rack with your style and it turned out amazing. Thanks for the tip of burning the other side to take the cupping out. I was struggling with that.

[@gingerhansen1902]

The timing on this video couldn't be better! I just tried my first piece on scrap cedar that my brother gave me last night and love how it came out! I've had my eye on this technique for finishishing picture frames and mixed media art pieces. I'm so excited to experiment with finishes that it was on my mind as I slept, I had even considered using old eye shadow!! These tips are great and it was shou sugi ban that brought me to your channel and you gave me the courage to give it a try! Thank you! 💖👍👍🔥

[@willswasteland]

I plan on making some boxes for Christmas and using the burn technique on them. This would probably be awesome on those.

[@JohnSmith_1331]

I don't know where I want to use it, but I think it looks amazingly cool. And I really appreciate the burn speed test and how it changes the texture.

[@brevs8387]

Picture frames and guitar bodies is what came to mind for me. Great info!

[@aldo9564]

Viewers that (Complain) about your content “taking too long”, “overthinking”, “go in to too much detail” are Clearly NOT your Target Audience. Let them just Move On ... The highest Value of your channel is how Thorough that you are with the Information Sharing. Many/Most viewers don’t (think) that much about things that they do, they just want to get it done. The viewers that are prone to critical thought, Learning, Sharing knowledge (like myself) Absolutely LOVE what you do. Keep up the FANTASTIC Work !

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thank you very much for the kind words. You are right, and it's taken me a long time to figure that out. Or maybe at least to accept it.

[@tme9384]

Agreed!

[@TrashCanTravis93]

I just lost my job and decided to open a woodshop instead of struggling to find work during this time. I've been dabbling in wood working my whole life and I am so happy I finally took the leap. And this channel is the most useful I have found so far!!!! Thank you so much!

[@ladymay27]

With mica you should use a stencilling brush first, try it, it really is a smooth process.

[@mrrberger]

TIP: You can vary the char cube size with speed of burn. Several light passes to char then a heavy one gives larger cube finish or just a heavy one off pass gives small cubing. Fire fighters use this knowledge to determine arson claims, if the fire was started using an accelerant, small cubing at the ignition source and a cube line change on the accelerant edge. Thanks for sharing your efforts in detail, it means we can all take features to construct our own take. I use this technique mainly on handled implements, it's great fun.

[@mykhelderian]

Thank you so much for being so generous with your time and for the large amount of work you put into this. It is obvious that you really care about conveying complete and accurate information. I'm grateful that there are knowledgable people like yourself that are so willing to share their knowledge. Many people appreciate you more than you can know.

[@muhamadridayatullah6272]

I apreciate you take this so seriously, quality vid content from serious research.. very useful 👍

[@mmclean4838]

Just watched a couple of your videos and one thought came to mind, more than once. It's a phrase from dog training: You get what you pay attention to. Ignore the detractors; they've got nothing better to do. Keep doing what you're doing. Your willingness to tackle the unknown is inspiring and your work is amazing.

[@mikefarquhar5063]

I agree, and was good to see someone else on point with that truth. Awesome! 🤙

[@SaucyTreasures]

Forget the people whining about too much time taken in explaining. DETAILS are how you learn a new technique. The complainers will be the ones who EFF up because of not knowing details. Thank you for the details!

[@joonyaboy]

HUGE RESPECT for the overview at the beginning. I wish ALL KZbin vids were like this.

[@yourtruckerfriend1584]

I can't get enuff content from your tutorials on Shou sugi! I stained a flatbed, sealed it, then discovered your ideas, so I grabbed some pine, random boards and started burning.then scrubbed and the wood was beautiful but too dark tone is way off, back to your channel..wow! So my project is not lost and just went up to the next level! Thank you so much for the indepth videos,in my opinion u can rant and go on and on and I'm thankful for every word! I want to support your channel and will soon with purchases. But I am also directing everyone who compliments my work to your channel!

[@sherristokes6473]

Love the shu shugi ban playlist. I am a novice woodworker and have learned so much. Also, I appreciate the details. I'd rather know what to do with various materials and tools and learn why it works for an authentic result than take a shortcut and wonder why I am disappointed. Thank you!

[@thecreator1455]

take your time so we get it right thank you for all your time your'e awesome.

[@luminol]

You should absolutely cont' to put in the minute details because there are people out here that truly appreciate the craft you are teaching us. I would've never known about this technique if not for your videos! I made an awesome table top for an Industrial C table my son made in School and I put the extra effort into the project and you do get out of things what you put into them. It'a all about the details!!! Keep up the great and detailed work sir!!

[@blairm3504]

Hey Jodi, I just find your channel and I really enjoy it. As a former custom furniture finisher I have to say I really like these series of videos. I enjoy all the detail you’re sharing because those details are invaluable to everyone who might want to start exploring this. Now as a mental health coach, I would encourage you to no concern yourself so much with the critics. We will always have them in our lives but there’s so much more freedom when we don’t let them influence us. Do you the way you want to do you. Those who value you and your content will continue to value you and your content.

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Prefer the thoughtful approach over super fast ❤️

[@jasonhoward4967]

I guess there would be differences in the viewers. Those of us that plan on doing the work also love the details.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Good point. Thank you!

[@hannahd4680]

Agreed. I am annoyed at tutorials that skip over steps or don't mention details. I love these videos because he doesn't leave anything out.

[@chuckgrumble5440]

ya, if i do not plan on doing it, details are irrelevant, im gonna give this a shot as i already have wood and powders

[@beatsmithaudio9245]

Don’t change a thing! Love the time, effort and attention to detail you put into your work. I’m going to attempt to get this kind of effect on the top of my next Stratocaster electric guitar build!

[@prybar27]

I love that you put so much detail in your explanation of the reaction of different wood to heat. Very helpful. I'm using pine and have been through a lot of videos. Yours are definitely my favorite.

[@buster022173]

Thank you for the videos. You have given me inspiration. Being a demolition contractor I get a lot of reused timber and lumber…. Yard full of it. Your methods are turning my old lumber into something out of this world….. incredible. You are welcome to materials which I will donate to your cause. Let me know if you are ever on the chicago Northside. Btw…. Forget any negative comments you are doing something really special. 100.

[@kellywilliams5112]

The beauty is in the details.. Personally, the details are what set apart the quality of the piece..

[@xbox1974]

You inspired me to build a desk out of 2x4s with the burn and brush method. I planed them to dimension, did all the joinery, then burned, brushed and finished. I used a bright red stain and it ended up matching some antique pieces I already had with a deep reddish color pretty well. I'm super happy with it. Thanks for sharing! This new stuff looks awesome.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

That's so awesome! I'm really glad to hear that you got the results you wanted!

[@cjsway7323]

I used a large make-up brush to spread my mica powder! Worked really good!!

[@heathermorway4307]

I love the detail that you put into the videos. They are not really that long and I have a short attention span. I am absolutely captivated by the end product that I love how you explain how to get there. Thank you for being a real, down to earth guy. And thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@wandaalmand8675]

I'm new at this so I'm watching all the videos and I really do appreciate the detail you explain because I would make a big mistake I'm just getting into woodworking epoxy I'm 60 years old woman and I'm loving it thank you for the video dude

[@MakerCuisine]

Wow what an incredible technique, I love doing Shou sugi ban and I think this is a genius next step. And screw those people that are bitching that you put too much detail. I am definitely going to use this on my next project 😁 you rock man👍

[@mariaemilianegron]

I really do appreciate all your talent and the effort that you put in do this classes. I bless you because I have learned and practice the information that you have given to us take your time no one is forced to stay

[@mammalion4316]

You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT in what you said about the history of Shou Sugi Ban. It wasn't charred to be a cool looking treatment for interior designs and crafts. It was charred to the black cracking state and hung on the exterior of homes because it becomes a fire and insect resistant siding material in the charred state. The couch potatos out there are the ones who say, "You take too long." They just want to be entertained by someone and to them I say, "GO SOMEWHERE ELSE FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT!" Those of us who actually plan to DO these projects APPRECIATE YOUR THOROUGHNESS because we are here to LEARN! THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO, KEEP DOING YOUR VIDEOS YOUR WAY!!

[@youmorgana]

Excellent video. Patiently explained and you don't go " uum,...uum..", all the time like a lot of people do, in videos, which I find sooo annoying. You absolutely know what you're doing. Great.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Oh don't be fooled. I still say "um, um", I just edit them out for the sake of my audience. HAHA! Thanks for the kind comment and for watching!

[@sandraisabel898]

We should thank you for the time you Invest on sharing and not complaining. Thank you so much from Portugal

[@ShopGoatVentures]

This comment applies to all your videos, I just binged your Shou Sugi Ban series. Great content, clear explanations. Details are what people need to appreciate, some will never realize it. Don't change for them, your style is awesome.

[@Deathmetalmechanic]

I definitely appreciate the detail! Anybody can skip through anything if they wanted to. All very helpful information and your time on these videos saves us time testing each and every technique! 🤘🏼

[@michaelmadison883]

I appreciate people like you that experiment for us and report back I think this is very cool work. Thank you.

[@oliviagundersen3467]

One idea that I got from watching this video is after puting the mica powder on the wood pieces and sealing them with whatever of our choosing would be to add mica powder to resin and mix it up and then do layers of that over the wood pieces. Or just one or 2 layers. But by doing several layers and letting them dry in between I bet some incredible affects would happen. I'm now super interested in trying to creat a look of natural opal over the wood and as the filler on other pieces just filling in the cracks with it so it looked like the opal has formed inside the burned wood and the cracking is maybe an affect of the opal forming within the wood and causing it to crack apart... I'm going to play with this and see what types of illusions I can come up with. Thanks for such an inspirational video. I really enjoyed all of ur videos I have seen so far

[@v.j.cooper2007]

THANK YOU FOR THE COMMITMENT OF YOUR CRAFT. YOU HAVE DONE A THOROUGH AND VERY INFORMATIVE JOB INTO THE RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE OF THIS TYPE OF WOODWORKING. GIFTED HANDS ONLY ARE ALLOWED TO EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF WOODWORK. YOUR HANDS ARE GIFTED! I APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED TO BRING THIS INFORMATION TO US. CONTINUE YOUR GIFTED WORK FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE IT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!

[@robinshane4661]

Anything worth doing right will gain the best results. I like the long, informational, route. I always do it right. Beauty takes effort.

[@ttihnoj]

Thank you for doing things to a higher “overthought” standard. The difference in quality between short and quick vs. investing time and labor into each step is the value to the customer. Sell on value and the client gets what they want.

[@danalaniz7314]

I vote for the detail and the thorough explanations! Thanks for sharing your time, resources and expertise.

[@Theilun]

I appreciate both the quick overview and the full time video! The combination is awesome and makes it all much easier to take in.

[@kenwardferganowski8008]

Okay, for real. I'm a woodworker and I have been messing around with all this stuff for as long as I can remember. Burning wood and other sorts of unique finish options are relatively new to me and I aspire to continue experimenting. That being said, I watch just about every capable woodworker on KZbin, and you are definitely in my top 10. I'm completely in love with the shou, all thanks to you. Don't let these negative comments from these negative losers bring any negativity into your workspace.. you've got it, whatever it is, you've got it. Also, this is probably the first time I've commented on anything in the internet and at least 10 years but I couldn't let it pass, having heard the dissension in your voice

[@brianonsaturn]

Great video, I’m a wood artist. I’m gonna try this but what I’m gonna do is seal the char first then fill the cracks with general finishes glaze with extender “color of my choice” then reseal

[@aaronlittle5478]

Thank you so much for all the thought and testing you put into your videos. Shou sugi ban turned out to be pretty much first woodworking project in two-plus decades. Your videos, as well as those by Build Dad Build, helped me turn a basic hardware store dowel into a "bloodwood" staff for Halloween. After watching this video I had a crazy idea - inlaid metal in the valleys of the alligator texture. First thought was precious metal clay since you also use fire to turn the molded and dried clay into metal. Second thought was gold leaf. Paint your glue in the cracks (or just the bumps) and lay your gold leaf down. Of course, there are metal mica powders, too.

[@donaldasayers]

Thank you for the summary. I appreciate it, it makes you a trustworthy presenter rather than a clickbaity one.

[@joshdover8663]

Stay on your grid friend. People are too needed and extra these day. Thanks for educating us

[@kdf525]

Never seen anyone just dump the powder directly on the wood, it's usually mixed with water , laquer thinner or alchohol and put on like regular stain. From what I've seen through experiments with all three of those techniques , mixing with water seemed to work the best with bringing out the grain and color.

[@nievesdereyes65]

You are the BEEEESSSSSSSTTT teaching this technique. Don’t change please the way you show the process

[@alexviscardi924]

I very much appreciate your attention to detail..... I am learning and trying your techniques

[@johnnau1429]

Hey, I'm very green when it comes to wood working. I've watched a number of your videos now, and I have to say, thank you. Dont let the trolls bring you down. There are so many, as you know on social media. Dont let them drag you down. They are idiots. When you come to a negative comment, if it's not constructive, don't let it get you. Good stuff and Cheers

[@sandynix5268]

Thanks for this detailed video. I really appreciate that.🙏🏼 I definitely prefer this type of education, the step by step style, so you get all information you need. (Sorry if my English isn’t that good, I‘m from Germany but I hope you have a clue what I mean.☺️) I love the idea to use it as an accent, a whole table for example would be too much, at least for my taste. Thanks for sharing and the effort to make this video.☺️ Have a fantastic sunday.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I understand loud and clear and thank you!

[@Archangel77799]

Dude you're awesome THANK YOU my Brother for TAKING your time and doing it RIGHT and WELL the FIRST time. Love it. You set a good example for the Zen way of going about things. Like every part if it is a priviledge, and taking time to enjoy the process. This is the WAY my man. Keep going bro! Mahalo

[@MattJonesYT]

That looks FANTASTIC!!!!! The extra attention to detail making this video is incredibly helpful!!!!!!!!!

[@Jarrett-Murphy]

I love the detail of your video, and especially hearing about what didn't work so I don't try to outsmart the process and destroy my projects and waste my time. If anyone tells you to do less, or to be less informative, please send them my way and I can tell them, as my friend Wayne says, where to go and how to get there

[@pmcg9690]

A small tip to counteract the CA glue fumes is to set up a fan behind you blowing towards an outdoor opening. Thanks for all your tips. Love the work, as always.

[@klee732]

Great vid. I been burning a bunch of things lately. Just built a receptionist desk for a salon. Full char upper counter with polycrylic and then full char and cleared lower counter again with a polycrylic finish. Everyone loves that texture and can’t stop touching it. The mica powder idea would have been great for contrast on that upper portion of the counter. Now there’s something new for me to play around with. THANKS.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

That's awesome! I'm glad it all worked out for you. I love the depth and texture that full char has too.

[@furiousfurby]

Quality over quantity sir! Another great information packed video. We referred to it as “attention to detail” in the Corps. Your attention to detail is outstanding. Keep up the great work.

[@hn5312]

Bro.. Your work is great and detailed explanations are good. You are the one who taught me to burn wood and I appreciate it.. I actually have built a few wine racks with this method..

[@tomaraciolli7007]

The way you explain is very easy to follow

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Very good ideas and direction on how to accomplish the result. 👍🏻

[@nicolegirotti6787]

Thanks pal! We did a 12 x 10 foot cedar accent wall in our backyard behind our hot tub using your techniques and it turned out amazing! Keep the videos coming.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

That's so awesome! Congrats on the new accent wall!

[@Bob-ns4od]

I was just flipping threw the different stories, and topics, and your chanel caighy my eye. I found it very interesting, and have never heard about this technique. You presented it in a way anyone should understand, and I'm definitely going to try it on some of my projects in the future. So your getting a thumbs up, and a new subscriber.

[@I_Tie_Flies]

Love it. glad yuo tried it w/ epoxy as well. That was my thought initially. Spray adhesive looks interesting and I'll have to give it a try.

[@adamsanders6582]

I’m totally a beginner! I did our picnic table in shou sugi ban. It turned out pretty good. The videos definitely helped along the way thanks

[@silasgroenning]

Thanks for all the testing, time investing, money put into it, and sharings.. much appreciated

[@AK-ic1yj]

Thank you for the fine detail description. This is an art, not a mass production. Much appreciated. Keep up the excellent work! :)

[@baizanthony6143]

Awesome video!! I can't believe ppl are complaining that you give too much detail, that's what I look for in these types of videos. Thanks a lot man I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos and gave me some ideas on how to move forward with my own projects. Keep the awesome videos coming and I will definitely be back 👍

[@iceangel1701d]

Don't worry about the negative people. You'll never please them anyway. I appreciate your detail as I'm a beginner! TY

[@jillteglovic5772]

Doing a Gypsy van conversion, all your techniques will look so amazing! Thanks for teaching me!!!! SUPER appreciate you!

[@FirstnameLastname-qc3xx]

I’m going to be building my first couple of side tables and I’m excited to try new things! Great videos man. More details the better.

[@jonw6376]

Thank you so much for another great, informative video. I love the techniques, & I am getting things set up now to begin my woodworking adventure. I'm sure I will be asking questions for your insight & experience. I love your commentary, too.

[@badbadbob1]

I have had good results with burnt wood by using liquid floor wax in a spray bottle. After a few coats and letting it dry in the window, It seals the char in place. I will try the Mica powder on the sealed wood, then give it a few more coats of spray wax. Thanks

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Interesting. I might have to give that a try as well. Thank for the info!

[@PaulMillette]

I love your videos, they are very well done, packed with very useful information. Keep on doing what you are doing. There will always someone who will criticize and think they know better than you. Let them go. You are someone who obviously knows what you are talking about. For my part, I’m learning tons!

[@badtexasbill5261]

We get concert posters when we go out to see bands perform. These colors will be great for framing some of them. A big thanks for the info and ideas!

[@cowtowndaddy]

When I was a little kid there was a house down the road that partially burn down. The people left a lot of stuff in there. Me and my buddies would go in there and hangout. lots of burned wood like that . Your video brings back fun memories man. 😎🚴

[@rubensalais1502]

Thanks for taking the time to explain you ideas, this video goes to the top of my favorite list.

[@travisbeagle5691]

Apparently Accoya wood is chemically modified Douglas Fir. You might want to check out the un-modified wood as well since you might be able to get the same results, but for lower costs and more convenience.

[@angelmom916]

Great attention to details and explaining....Thank you..also,that’s why they make a skip or fast forward button or just scroll on by...And if you want premium cosmetic grade micas in over 300 colors,,including glitter,dye,glow,neon,chameleons,chromes etc...visit magic moon micas ....quick shipping,awesome customer service and the best products....I won’t use anything else... and if you mix them with 91-99% isopropyl alcohol,you have alcohol inks..just let the alcohol evaporate and you are back to micas..it takes very little product and depends on the intensity of color you want...as always,Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@HUGH_JHANIS]

Your a crafstman man dont listen to ppl, im a carpenter as well and i take pride in all i do not just cus my names on it but its also my passion as i can see its yours too... great job as always brother man..

[@JT-fl6kr]

I like the examples on the different types of wood and really like the results. Well done.

[@Z-add]

I like your idea of using the colored planks sparingly inbetween plain black planks as a wall cladding. This will greatly cut down the amount of labour that goes in creating the colored planks. Also dying the planks will also work as wall cladding.

[@sheepdog819]

Purchasing the micro powder and nylon wheel through your link brother. Just starting out this journey and appreciate the IN DEPTH videos. Don't trip on the haters. Envy is never a good thing.

[@Dmitriy-SDI]

I have a lot of cottonwood (not sure if this is correct translation) big pieces in my yard drying, just was planning in next couple weeks to make a table with the same approach (with gold powder) + epoxy to seal it and accidently came across your video - what a coincidence))). Thanks for advices!!!

[@michelleseay1892]

I enjoy the thorough videos and all the tricks of the trade behind them. You’ve really helped me along my latest project. Thank you so much!

[@Bob-ns4od]

Hi : I've finished concrete for over 30 yr., and in repairing concrete walls that have air, or rock pockets in them we used to have the problem of putting our patch material into these holes, in the dry walls, and when we would strike off the excess material using our sponge float. The sponge would expand into the area being patched, and would pull out part of our patch material. Frustrated I reasoned that I needed something to bridge the patch while strucking off the excess material. I happened on to a piece of Styrofoam about four inches square, and an inch thick. Working in a circular motion, and light pressure it helped me put the material in even with the surrounding area. Who knows it might work for you. All I know was that our patches came out as smooth as glass. Hope this works for you. (By the way we were working with sand, cement, water, and glue) with the exception of sand it sounds like pretty much what your using. Tht old saying is true, " When your doing what you love doing you never work a day in your life". Hope that will always be the way for you. I did comment earlier, but I again want to thank you for sharing your time, and skill.

[@MarkL71]

I've been playing with Shou Sugi for a while and it's a really interesting medium. I like your experiments, taking it to the next level. I'm working on an oak tree trunk anvil stand. I've croc'd it, it looks great. But I'm gonna set it up on center spindles and micro powder in dark cherry, seal then brush poly. I'll e-mail some pics if it isn't a disaster 😂 Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@reisekeller6859]

There will ALWAYS be those, whose only joy is to criticize others... pay them no mind! Great job on these instructional videos!

[@frankntiri9165]

People like u is one in billion thanks we do appreciate

[@BuildDadBuild]

Wow. Just Wow. Excellent way to update an old technique. To be quite honest I have been trying to come up with something similar, but you hit it, brother. Excellent work!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Well thank you, sir.

[@docwhorocks4399]

Thanks for the video! Just started playing around with burning & epoxy. Then had the thought of: it'd be cool if I get only the cracks filled red (like a lava effect), but wasn't sure how to do that. Putting the powder right on the wood gave the exact effect I was wanting. Thanks a ton for the idea!

[@francoiselandriault8164]

I totally love and appreciate all your videos. I learn so much plus they stimulate my creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your expéreience.

[@ashschannel5024]

Thanks so much for taking your time to experiment with these different techniques and share your findings with us! The detail is why I come back to your videos time and time again. Very informative. Ignore the haters your videos get my vote 👍

[@InspireWoodcraft]

This comment is the best. Thank you!

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

It's the details that make a project even better. If you take pride in what you do you can't over think it. I'm a new subscriber and I like your videos.

[@samesaw]

I thing you would have fun experimenting with UV cured resin epoxy. Cures and hardens in about 2 minutes using thin coats, also try using a big blush brush that you find in dollars a makeup section, very soft brushes should work well. BTY you can also put your mica pigments in a solution of water, or alcohol and brush or pump spray them onto your char-wood without any damage. Then top seal with UV activated epoxy resin or a good cleat spray paint lacquer. Good luck, keep experimenting with your techniques.

[@lynnelanguedoc4049]

My friend you always impress me with your knowledge,I like the way your taking your new technique to a new level,very brave and it paid off ,one can apply this technique on small furniture,wall hanging,and maybe apply a glowing powder ,the idea 💡 is limitless so 😎Thanks a million Tony from Canada 🇨🇦

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thanks a bunch and yes, thought about glow power too! How cool would that look?

[@brendamackel6917]

Your channel has become “must watch” KZbin! Love this idea. Appreciate your thoughtfulness and detail. Keep up the good work!

[@danhoy8356]

Perfect intro! To the point, then enough detail to appease my questions!

[@Derbaum2]

Awesome. And thanks for experimenting for us and all the Details!

[@aarontrout1804]

Dont let people get you down man, ignore the haters and just keep doing what you're doing. Confidence makes for a better video. You got this! Love the stuff! Learned a lot! Thanks.

[@ClaytonHardee]

Not sure why this came up as a suggestion, but I’m glad it did! Really appreciate you taking the time, energy and effort in both the artistry as well as the filming. I’ve never done any Shou Sugi Ban/2.0 but your video makes clear that there is a tone of artistic expression to be had.

[@twinenk15]

I have a 5'x8' ceiling in the guess bath. I'm looking for a unique look. I initial thought, plywood stained black for background, stain planks (color undecided at the moment) and then layout to the planks with a 2" spacing between planks. Now I'm thinking a charred look for the background.

[@chuckgrumble5440]

eye candy does make some nice powders, used them for resin stuff and love the ocean green color

[@richardwildeman1267]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this awesome info, ideas, experience, and especially for the inspiration! I am so pumped about doing a laminated guitar top like this, with the pistachio green mica powder that you used too. I think casting it in epoxy after for a smooth stable flat top may be the way to go for this. Ordering some cedar and mica powder now, and I'll have lots of experimenting to do over the holidays! Thanks so much again, I really appreciate it!!!