How to Use Torch Paste with a Heat Press for FASTEST Wood Burning EVER

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Full written tutorial on how to use Torch Paste on wood (and the full supply list) : www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/09/how-to-use-torch-paste-gel-wood-burning.html

[@gailtidwell2685]

Just came across your video. I am trying torch paste for the first time to create a custom chopping board. Thank you for your tutorial. I am confident that I can do it now!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julieturner302]

I have this paste and didn’t realize I could use my heat press with it! My mind is blown! Thank you Melissa for sharing this!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You are so welcome!

[@jlbarbosa7911]

This is absolutely AWESOME!!! ❤ I had no idea you could do this. The heat gun doesn't do very good and can burn the sides. Thank you for all your trials.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@gsmith5140]

Just learned about this from a FB post. Then I found your video. Thanks for this. Now, I can make my coasters w/o buying a heat gun. 😊

[@bridgettebutler3538]

Your personality is so great!

[@CharlesCarlton-f7n]

Hi, Sorry if this is alreqdy covered elsewhere. Can you pet me know what type of material is used for the reusable stencils? They appeqr to be vinyl, with an adhesive quality to them that looks helpful in preventing slippage while applying the gel. If they are a particular brand, or if there isna range of manufacturers, would you please share that as well? Also, any idea of how many times they can be reused. Thanks!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

HI there - you can find all of the information on the resuable stencils here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/07/how-to-make-reusable-stencils-with.html

[@bmarie8965]

I like to feel a burning tool touching the wood..all this stuff takes the fun out of a relaxing hobby

[@HVACRTECH-83]

Yes I agree. There's zero skill involved. Ya you can make some nice designs with it but to me it's cheating and barely would be considered art

[@mamabearbcrafting517]

I love that I can do this! While I learn how to use that burning tool.

[@daniellepereyra9242]

Hello, thank you so much for this video. My question is how do used an easy press from cricket to do this? Because that’s what I have an a wondered if it would be the same? Thank you so much again for this video. I really really need to know how to do this for Christmas gifts I wanted to do.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Do you have the EasyPress 2 or 3? It could work if it gets up to the recommended 400 degrees.

[@daniellepereyra9242]

@@SilhouetteSchool I have the easy press 2. Thank you so much for answering so quickly 😍😍😍

[@AFMomXs2]

Can you use parchment paper instead of brown paper?

[@ElizabethAnneXxx]

My thoughts exactly! Have you tried it with baking paper? (What is Australia’s call parchment paper)

[@DanforthsHartBand]

I absolutely love every part of this video! I'm buying some of this stuff today and testing it out, you made it look like so much fun!

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I'm so glad!

[@teresawise1118]

What kinda of butcher paper do you use? One with a shiny side or no shiny side. Thanks.

[@ikonartstencil]

Such a cool hack!!! 🔥

[@smeg8557]

Hi, I tried this with a heat gun and messed up lol, I have a press and going to try that but was wondering if a teflon sheet will work or does it have to be butcher paper? I also have a roll of the brown shipping wrapping paper but not sure if thats ok, sorry I messed up all my blanks thats why I'm asking lol. Thank You :)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I have not done this with a teflon sheet so I'm not sure if that's what's causing the issue for you, but it could be contributing

[@staceyscheinman-i1g]

Does it have to be a swing away heat press?. Would a clam shell work?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, a clamshell isn't going to give you even top down pressure when you close it. It may not work as well.

[@GrowingGreener]

what brand/model heat press do you have and are you happy with them?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

If you click to expand the full video description I link to my heat press towards the top. Love it.

[@CyoloLife]

Hello love your video, watched it last week and was looking for it today and was getting upset cause i couldn't find it. Thank you God I did, you are the greatest. Oh, almost forgot can you do the same thing with the pen (put it in the press to burn the wood do you think it would work the same with good print?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I don't usually have the best luck with the scorch pens. It might be worth a try, but I don't think it will be the same dark effect.

[@CyoloLife]

@@SilhouetteSchool thank you for your reply and you sure are correct that pen is worthless, I wish i could show you the one wood I did It bleeds and I don't like it, also I used the heat gun instead of my heat press cause i forgot to use the heat press 😒😮‍💨

[@whatastitch1]

How thick of wood can you use with heat press? If too thick do you suggest using easy press 2? Can you use stencils other than sticky back ones?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

There is almost no limit to the thickness of the wood when using a swing a way heat press

[@marie-josee-bouliane]

Can't find this torch paste here in France. I could only find the Scorch Pens... Do you think it could do the same job ?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/08/beginner-silhouette-pixscan-mat.html I used torch pens in this tutorial!

[@HVACRTECH-83]

Easy to make your own paste and it's cheaper as well

[@sosamendizabal9179]

Puede usarse en MDF?

[@spow5669]

Can you heat press scorch marked items please

[@debbieaustin637]

Can you stain the wood let I dry & then use torch paste to burn a design on it?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I have not tried that but it would be worth a try!

[@Brittttneeyyy]

Can I use an easy press 2 from cricut? And can i use Parchment paper

[@SilhouetteSchool]

You could try, but i'm not sure it would work.

[@sewdonna13]

Hello, Do you have to use unfinished wood when using the torch paste? thank you

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, yes, I would.

[@sherrylbradford2191]

I got the little sample kit and this process didn't work on that little piece of wood. After 3 hits of my heat-press, it wasn't changed in color at all so I decided to just hit it with my heat gun in case I had somehow put down the paste wrong. That worked (although I scorched my sample - lol!). I wonder if the number of hits will vary by the wood itself? I've got another little wood project that looks like it is made out of the same type of wood as your ornaments so I'll give that a try. I have several of them to do at a time so I'm hoping I can figure out how to get the gel to activate with my press. Thank you for sharing this and for stressing to use increments. I likely would have gotten over-anxious and scorched my real projects or given up - but now I know to just give it a short hit each time. If it doesn't work with the next wood pieces I'll just stick with my heat gun but I really like this little paste. It has lots of fun potential!

[@loridoughty7061]

Can this stencils be washed and used with another paste etc or would these have to only use with the torch paste?

[@cluteorious]

If it's a reusable stencil just wipe or risen clean.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Make sure you wash it really well in between mediums!

[@sherrytaulbee797]

What can I use instead of butcher paper?

[@nanettehuse8213]

Thank you for the information 🥰

[@freetobememe4358]

I wondered if this would work. Tried heat gun and th3n broil on oven.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Heat press is great!

[@andreaschram1137]

Can I use the Cricut heat press with it??? I don’t have a big one like you

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The Cricut Easypress 2 heats up to 400, otherwise you could get a heat gun.

[@cheryltowsley8174]

Can you use this paste on wood with a Cricut Heat Press? Do you think it would work like a regular heat press?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi! Yes, the Easy Press 2 can go up to 400 degrees so it should work very similarly to using the full heat press here.

[@cheryltowsley8174]

@@SilhouetteSchool thanks!

[@spow5669]

Thanks for sharing x

[@anneliecombrinck3669]

Can the torch paste be used on leather?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I haven't done it, but I have seen videos on the Ikonart Instagram page of it working.

[@smeg8557]

What size are those ornaments?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

3" round

[@smeg8557]

@@SilhouetteSchoolThanks for responding 😊

[@susanireland3161]

Can you stain the wood after you do the wood burning process?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I'd only do light stain colors so you can still see the design!

[@HVACRTECH-83]

Yes you can ,just never stain the wood beforehand as it won't come out great at all play around on scrap wood first with the tones you want to make sure the stain isn't too dark to see your design,that's all

[@hi_im_drea]

Can you follow the same procedures with a Cricut easy press?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi! Yes, the Easy Press 2 can go up to 400 degrees so it should work very similarly to using the full heat press here.

[@wandawallace5415]

Hello! Can you use this torch paste on a painted surface?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I would not use torch paste on a painted surface, no.

[@marie-josee-bouliane]

Super ! Thanks !

[@popsscampcoleman]

Would love to try this but postage to the UK is so expensive.

[@DarkMoonEmporium]

You can make your own torch paste. Lots of videos out there showing you how.

[@marycicero2685]

Can you do the same with ammonium chloride?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I haven't tried that

[@momsterlife3503]

Yes you can make tons at home ! 1 teaspoon of ammonium chloride, 2 1/2 teaspoon thick-it and 4 teaspoons of water. You can make bigger batches. That’s just a days worth for me

[@ljludy]

Does the heat press cause a lot of fumes?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

It's always a good idea to have some ventilation when heat pressing!

[@Cropalot212]

what paper are you using on your heat press? I use a teflon sheet when i use my heat press

[@SilhouetteSchool]

This is butcher paper, I used it here so that it would absorb any excess torch paste. Teflon is great for other applications!

[@jilliankitts4915]

So do you recommend not using a Teflon sheet here as the sheet will absorb the torch paste so you can’t reuse the Teflon sheet (at least in that spot)?

[@chey-annlarson360]

Would this work for handwritten recipes on a cutting board? I'm just wondering how small is too small to be legible, since most people's handwriting is thin.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I"m guessing not..they are probably too small and I would think it might not be as clear as you want at that small size.

[@emilyhemenway]

They make markers that do the sazme thing as torch paste!!

[@buddysmith7080]

How much pressure did you use on the heat press?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! Check out this blog post for full directions! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/09/how-to-use-torch-paste-with-heat-press.html

[@buddysmith7080]

@@SilhouetteSchool Why can't you just answer the question? I don't see in the blog post where it talks about pressure..

[@HVACRTECH-83]

@@buddysmith7080 why can't you just try it out and figure out your pressure issues yourself? This isn't rocket science pal

[@buddysmith7080]

@@HVACRTECH-83 Because I just watched a video titled How to Use Torch Paste Gel for Wood Burning with a Heat Press! If someone is going to make an instructional video, then it should include all of the instructions. And I'm not your pal.

[@kyshnacapp5283]

Wow on Amazon in canada it's almost 62.00 for the torch paste

[@samanthaomdahl4011]

probably a dumb question, but would this work on leather??

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I"m not sure to be honest..worth a try on a small scrap piece

[@donnanorris8151]

Can you use brush to apply

[@SilhouetteSchool]

To get an even application, I would not use a brush.

[@HVACRTECH-83]

Yes you can use a paint brush for sure and honestly I think it's the best way to apply it as you can literally make wood grain effects in whatever pattern you want by the way you do your brush strokes. You can see the pattern you're making as you're brushing it, and it looks much better in my opinion as well as everyone I've showed it to

[@Angie-rx2nf]

Could you put in your oven at 400*

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I would not recommend that

[@Jo-xi4vg]

Can you stain the circles first? I’m guessing no but thought I’d ask

[@SilhouetteSchool]

If you wanted to stain them, I would do a different method than the torch paste for the designs... probably HTV, vinyl, or painted stencil

[@HVACRTECH-83]

No, you can stain the wood after you burn in your design just don't stain the wood first as it won't work properly. I've been doing actual wood burning for over 20 years w wood burning tools and I've tried this method although not with the product she is using. I made my own paste. It's very cheap and easy to make your own and lasts along time even after it's all mixed. I really only use it if it's a complicated design and don't have time. It really does work great but I do prefer wood burning tools because with this method you don't get any depth to your design whatsoever. But I've stained the wood afterwords and sealed with poly and I've also used lacquer and the results are fantastic for fake wood burning for lack of a better term

[@cluteorious]

For $40 you can you can buy ammonium chloride and thick it. 1 tbsp of ammonium and 8 tsp of thick it and 1/2 cup of water. Stir let rest for 7 mins and you have enough to fill you torch jar and be able to refill it 100Times with the left overs.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

We have a tutorial for this too! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2021/05/how-to-make-stencils-for-wood-burning.html

[@cluteorious]

@@SilhouetteSchool awesomeness!!! Like I can't compare the quality differences.. but quantity definitely helps keep cost down for the ones that are alittle more than a hobbyist. For the amount of cutting boards I'm going through I only makes sense to but I'll definitely have to try my heat press or iron out as well!

[@HVACRTECH-83]

@@cluteorious it's same exact results, 40 dollars is high for those materials, you can spend much much less for them I think I payed around 20$ and have enough to last years. I've also found that once mixed it lasts at least over a year so far and still works as good as it did the day I mixed it. Just use a airtight jar because it will mold over if not

[@cluteorious]

@@HVACRTECH-83 100% I was over exaggerating the cost that would be almost a life time supply lol I was just trying to state it’s cheaper in the long run for the quantity you can make.

[@cluteorious]

@@karen1nicola yes I’d have to say any food grade thickener that’s a powder like a cornstarch would work. I know there’s other brands than thick it.. just the only name I know

[@sandrarebeles769]

You used butcher paper. Is this true butcher paper with a wax coating on one side or bulletin board paper (like for schools)?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there, straight butcher paper. You wouldn't want a waxy coating because you could get transfer onto your heat press or project.

[@abbiekeevers8249]

400C or 400F?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

400 F!

[@cpech2]

does it smell bad?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! You want a well ventilated area.

[@paulacarrasquillo6311]

Have you tried this with a Cricut heat press?

[@jilliankitts4915]

So I bought torch paste and tried it on a wood tree slice from a branch from my backyard. I made a vinyl stencil, and I applied the torch paste. I let it sit for a few minutes. Then I removed the stencil and placed it under my Cricut Easy Press for 15 seconds at 400 degrees. I didn't touch the Easy Press to the wood. I let it hover above it like in the video. Then I did four rounds of the Easy Press at 400 degrees on the wood slice. However, I didn't have butcher paper. I was worried the paste would leave stains on my teflon sheets, so I just used a the backing sheet from a piece of contact paper, and I put that over my wood slice as a barrier between the Easy Press and the wood. But no matter how many times I hit it with the Easy Press, the wording is still orange- like I'm talking Orange soda orange. It definitely doesn't look like the wood burn effect. Is it because I'm not using butcher paper? Even before I put it under the Easy Press, the color of the torch paste after I removed the vinyl stencil was a much brighter orange than what it looks like in your video. Any tips??? What am I doing wrong? Is the lack of butcher paper the secret here that is causing my orange effect to happen?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I would say it's b/c i't's not getting hot enough.

[@MakeManyThings]

Was your wood slice freshly cut? If your wood isn't dried out, I can see this happening.

[@samanthaomdahl4011]

maybe pressure could be the issue too. heat presses like hers have a lot more pressure than the easy press

[@HVACRTECH-83]

No, she is rite, you're not getting it hot enough plain and simple

[@hummer555a]

I had the same issue. Heat press at 400 increased pressure, still orange. not enough paste? my 2 samples turned out good, the one for a gift not so much. will keep trying

[@michaelszombatfalvy1775]

You said stencil was reusable. Wen i clicked on link did not see anything that would be reuasable. I have a cricut machine. Thanks

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The silk/screen mesh stencils are reusable.

[@sharynloven6499]

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[@snomoonfarms]

you got robbed!! You can make the same stuff for pennies!! with just 2 ingredients (3 if you NEED the color) added to tap water

[@sierrasebastian7236]

Please elaborate? If it’s just 2 ingredients can you please share

[@Jayde4551]

You could hit it with a little sandpaper and it should take off that shadow but not the design

[@elmertuttle9070]

Can you use a regular iron like for clothes?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I don't think it it will be hot enough

[@petersulypa3931]

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