First off, I love the Karate Kid Lotus headband! I’ve had a pack of Keda dyes for almost 2 years, but haven’t tried them because it seemed confusing. Thanks for the video!
With a little practice, the keda dye's produce amazing results. I could show you some amazing pictures of stuff I've built and I'm no carpenter. Really cool stuff.
Tip on keda dyes, alcohol dries faster. Water sands back easier but takes longer to dry. I prefer to layer colors over one another in order to achieve a mixed color. Instead of making purple in a cup, I'll just dye blue, then red. However, you could mix up equal parts into one cup. I just found that layering colors separately worked better for me. And more coats will give you a deeper color. To anyone who read this far.. hope this helps!
THANKS from Berlin, GERMANY... I watched every shou sugi ban video from you tons. I love your work and your character. Please start new shou sugi ban projects
The irony is that purple was the first color I did when I got the keda dyes.. and it came out great 😂 well technically I did equal parts red and blue, mixed separately at first. Also both with a 70% alcohol as a base. About 1/4 tsp to 2oz alcohol. However, I put down a few coats of blue on a piece of pine, and then put down red over that. It gave the most incredible almost iridescent purple color! In some light it was blue, purple in others. Just amazing! With a gloss finish it almost looked like a damn metallic car
Wow, I've never seen or heard of this. Thank you sir. I'm redoing the floor of a sailboat and this is giving me some ideas. Man you look like a young Dennis Hopper.
@@BuildDadBuild I came her to see if anyone had said who you look like, was thinking young Willie Nelson myself. But the dennis hopper was close, so if Willie Nelson and Dennis hopper had a baby.
If it wasn’t for TH-cam, I probably would of not graduated from kindergarten, I finally passed the don’t put crayons up you’re nose test , then the teacher let me use a paint brush , and things started to pick up from there , now I’m mixing it up and creating amazing colours on my wood projects yes I did it , all the best have an awesome day , Trucker Kelly ;)
Good video. The problem with light burn is the soft part of the wood (between the darker grain) burns first (It's called the "springwood") And the light parts left over is the harder grain - which does not take to staining/dying that well, it's hard and the colour does not soak in well. That's why the light burn looks kinda washed out, the dye could not really take hold well. As you found, you get much more dramatic results when doing a deep burn and brushing super hard to expose some good contrast, much more consistent colour as well.
Ur exactly right. It seems like all the wood workers or makers on TH-cam have done this or that 100 times. I like how he admitted he’d never even heard of that stuff and was willing to experiment with them. Cause really that’s the only way to find out what color is right for u. It’s not like baking a cake. I mean they said u could mix it with water, alcohol and I think paint thinner! WHAT!
Thanks for the heads up. Since the making of this video I've actually been in touch with the owner of Keda Wood Dye and he's given me some pointers. Cheers! 👍🥃👍🥃
Beautiful! I’ve scorched wood but not to be that degree. I need to go try it again. Try unicorn spit gel stain. It’s gorgeous and comes in many colors so easy.
So, I would love to see a sanded board to open the grain, then the dye process, then the burn process. If I understand the shou sugi ban concept correctly, it is for sealing the grain of the wood to preserve it. IE, it probably would inhibit some of the dye absorption.
Sanded wood... rub the wood with just water first and let soak it just a bit to raise the grain, then proceed to stain. Finish with clear coat and wet sand. You're also getting green because the natural yellows in the wood are mixing with the blues.
G’day Nick...nice result...gotta try that one of these days👍 By the way, l just listened to you on Vincent and Ethans Show...good job . Cheers from Australia 👍😁🇦🇺
Thinking of building a retro arcade cabinet but want it to be a bit of a show piece in my basement. Do you think this burning technique would work on a maple or oak plywood. Love the colours it produced.
I didn't get the same results with oak, it ebonized more than anything. I tried a couple of different species in this video: th-cam.com/video/DoBWpOzGMXc/w-d-xo.html
I want to make my own desk but when i burn the wood deep but i dont want any bumps on the wood. Any tips? Or what would happen if i just sand down the bumps?
Build Dad Build yes, because I already have a lot of acrylic paints and I’ve tried it on raw wood. I found it easier and quicker to get the exact color and transparency I wanted, to keep the grain of the wood visible, which is the goal of the dye, and I liked it a lot, but it was a first try and I have no idea of how it will last on the long run... (thank you already for your first answer)
Question. Wanting to veneer an old drum set, was my first big purchase in life when I was 14. Is it possible to apply this method to a cedar veneer and apply to the old shell of the drum? Obviously you couldn’t do a deep burn to get the textures since it’s veneer. Id love to shou sugi ban and then clear coat to create something that I’ve never seen on another drum set. The actual drum shells are old cheap maple that I’m sure would just turn black if exposed to flame.
I think it would depend on the veneer. Definitely try it on a test piece first. My 2 concerns would be it warping the veneer and if it's veneer with a glue backing the heat ruining the glue.
Hey dude, experience sugi hero here; Thanks for putting this together, ive never 'dipped' into dyes with any of my stuff but youve done some much of the leg work here for us that im going to give this a shot. Just want you to know your video is appreciated.
Hopefully this reaches you. I need help. Doing a oak board and went little deeper than the top grain. Now majority of it looks like walnut with little oak popping through the bottom grain barely. Should I just sand sand sand to get more oak come through? Trying to get a. 50/50 burn and oak look. Please help
You sure can. Make sure to wear a respirator if you're burning something that has a finish on it already (and strip it if necessary). But you can absolutely burn, brush and dye an existing peice. Cheers!
So my husband and I are wanting to Make cornhole boards using some funky colored dyes/stains. We love the look of the torched wood but since the boards will need to be sanded and smooth wanted more information about the process of torching and sanding. Any tips, tricks, or suggestions?
@@BuildDadBuild thank you I'm thinking about board and batten siding for exterior of my house and wanted to shoshukibon it first before I apply it but thought I would also stain it and polyurethane/sealers to get a waterproof exterior that will last forever and I just love the color dyed you were using
burning wood causes the wood grain to close up, thats why its an effective waterproofing technique. You can get a nice contrast if you only burn wood long enough blacken the softer grain in the wood. ....haha typing this as I watch the video and you just started doing exactly what i mentioned. finished product looks great!
I’m sorry I didn’t say I liked your video. I think i started typing and got distracted. I needed your video back in the summer when I was on a building kick 🦵. You did all the testing that I was afraid to do that stopped me from using the Keda. I’m planning to build a table this year so you’ve given me the confidence to try the Keda. And Cheers to you!
Hey Nick, Have you ever tried to do a Turquois Blue on Shou Sugi Ban pieces? Would you use a stain/dye or paint? Not easy finding a dye for turquois. Thanks
@@BuildDadBuild of the paint you using to dye the wood as lots of things you show we cannot get over here thank you I've just started watching you and you think you are bloody good
@@BuildDadBuild in the video you did where you was dying would you had some paint in bags I just wondered if there was a name to these thanks or a distributor where I can get these as I said I live in England absolutely amazed what you done I have just started following you and I love the attitude
You mean light a cigarette lighter? I don't think so. But you can do it with a small propane torch like this: amzn.to/35Hkaor attached to a propane bottle.
@@BuildDadBuild This implies that you have to make a thicker shape to compensate the amount of matter that will be burned and removed by this process I guess.
I've never tried that. I would think it would depend on how deep the dye penetrates and how much material you remove. Sounds like an interesting experiment. Maybe I'll give it a shot! Cheers! 🥃👍🥃👍
I'd recommend a small propane torch to start with. Get this torch head and you should be good to go! amzn.to/31xD7LK Let me know if you have any other questions...or head on over to my Discord channel! Cheers
True, would have to be something small, unless you use the technique of how they do fiberglass or carbon fiber molds. With vacuum bags. Just spitballing but I think it could work. Future video for you maybe ?
I've actually been using a different dye called Folk Art Ultra Dye lately (my new goto). Check out the colors in this video: th-cam.com/video/wG9371aisLY/w-d-xo.html
@@BuildDadBuild thanks for replying. I want to build a lifting platform and have the wood be the natural look one at 5:35 should I deal it with a polyurethane or natural oil to prevent the wood from absorbing blood and sweat?
What if you give it 2 coats? I like both light burn and dark burn . All depeneds on the jod and look you trying to get . Had no idea you needed a brush . I would of thought to sand it with some 100 or 80 sandpaper.
Depends on the plywood. Use plywood with THICK layers. If you're not careful you can burn through the top ply. Also, keep the torch moving. If you stay in one place too long you can heat up the glue and cause it to bubble. Cheers!
I definitely mix it heavy. The owner of the company got on me and said I should mix it less heavy and use more coats. But...I don't always listen so good. LOL Cheers
What do you suggest for an already burned pine deck that I did last summer & did the 3 coats of boiled linseed ,but it’s looking pretty worn from dogs & high traffic areas. If I re burn it & brush it do you think between re burn & the dye treatment would hide the imperfections & make it look uniform again? I wish I could show you how beautiful it was as new. Landlord wanted to paint it. The wood was to gorgeous to cover it so I talked him into this. I’m kinda worried it didn’t seal it as good as I thought it would. My fault probably. My first time. Thx for any suggestions😊 Loved your vid - subbed👍
Hey, Vic! Thanks for the sub. I think you could re-burn it and that would make it look uniform again. Might want to do a test piece to be sure. Boiled linseed oil is flammable. But, I would think enough time has passed to make it non-combustible. When it comes to a deck you've gotta seal it really well. Especially if it's high traffic. Cheers!
I use Keda powdered dyes all the time. I use a scale to measure the powder 1/4 gram to 6-8 oz. I mix the dye first in a couple tablespoons of warm water then after mixing it well add it to alcohol. Applying sand to 150-180 anymore than that closes the pores and won't allow the dye to penetrate. Apply liberally wait 5 minutes and wipe off excess. If needed apply it again. Mixing colors just go by standard colormixing charts and measure accurately.
Hey, Rick! You can burn plywood, but you can't burn deep or you'll burn through the top ply. You can also cause the glue to bubble under the top ply. As far as thickness goes...I've never really tried to do a deep burn on anything less than 1X material (so 3/4 of an inch). Cheers
Omg ... You are Amazballs I happened upon you thank you so much .... This is exactly the finished product I wanted i tried all kinds of paint techniques nothing gave me what I wanted i can't wait to do this super pumped wahoo
HI Dave here from the land DOWNUNDER. Firstly thank you for your awesome vids. I recently received my pack from Keda Dye and was totally bombed. Their online site said 1/8 teaspoon to 6-8 oz of water. Well that was weak AF. So now I am gonna give your way a go. Deep burn, with aggressive brush, then go for my dyes with only 2oz of water. Who da man.... YOU da man.
Hi, I was thinking of doing this on plant boxes, do these dyes fade quickly outdoors? I will be sealing with a clear coat poly.Thanks. Great work by the way, regards from Australia.
I love the yellow......having seen this video 3/4 the way through building a piece of furniture (pull out bed frame), I am not sure I can use this method (deep burn) without taking it all apart. I am grateful for this video putting me on to keda wood dye. Have in the past been using wood stain which in my experience can get a little streaky.
Thank you! If you dig the Keda Wood Dye...check out the stuff in this video. It's called Folk Art Ultra Dye. Currently on clearance at Michaels. Super easy to use! th-cam.com/video/-_CXfpdS-7I/w-d-xo.html Cheers! 👍🥃👍🥃
Build Dad Build thank you....will hit up Michaels today see what I can grab....stay tuned on the project on our Instagram page instagram.com/twooheight_designs/?hl=en
@@BuildDadBuild thanks for the help. But beacause im New in the wood works can you tell me when i make dye colors yellow or..... after i have to make and stain for finish or dont need i Use natural oak
A Keda Wood Dye Sample Pack can be picked up here:
amzn.to/2qVtiXI
I am replying to myself to get this out of my comment queue! LOL
First off, I love the Karate Kid Lotus headband! I’ve had a pack of Keda dyes for almost 2 years, but haven’t tried them because it seemed confusing. Thanks for the video!
@@willyzook Awesome! Glad I could help.
I picked that headband up here:
www.junkbrands.com/products/daniel-san-headband-bbl
Build Dad Build awesome, thank you!
With a little practice, the keda dye's produce amazing results. I could show you some amazing pictures of stuff I've built and I'm no carpenter. Really cool stuff.
Tip on keda dyes, alcohol dries faster. Water sands back easier but takes longer to dry. I prefer to layer colors over one another in order to achieve a mixed color. Instead of making purple in a cup, I'll just dye blue, then red. However, you could mix up equal parts into one cup. I just found that layering colors separately worked better for me. And more coats will give you a deeper color. To anyone who read this far.. hope this helps!
Thanks for the tips!
Cheers
I mix it with water, and use a hair dryer on it immediately after applying it. That way I can go darker progressively and quickly.
THANKS from Berlin, GERMANY... I watched every shou sugi ban video from you tons. I love your work and your character. Please start new shou sugi ban projects
Stay tuned. SSB coming soon!
The irony is that purple was the first color I did when I got the keda dyes.. and it came out great 😂 well technically I did equal parts red and blue, mixed separately at first. Also both with a 70% alcohol as a base. About 1/4 tsp to 2oz alcohol. However, I put down a few coats of blue on a piece of pine, and then put down red over that. It gave the most incredible almost iridescent purple color! In some light it was blue, purple in others. Just amazing! With a gloss finish it almost looked like a damn metallic car
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Patience is a virtue. Failure is one of the best teachers. Sometimes the best works of art are by accident.
Agreed!
Cheers
As Bob Ross always said.....Happy accidents
Wow, I've never seen or heard of this. Thank you sir. I'm redoing the floor of a sailboat and this is giving me some ideas. Man you look like a young Dennis Hopper.
Thanks...I think. LOL
And that sounds like a bad ass project!
Cheers!
@@BuildDadBuild I came her to see if anyone had said who you look like, was thinking young Willie Nelson myself. But the dennis hopper was close, so if Willie Nelson and Dennis hopper had a baby.
@@BuildDadBuild you HELLA look like Dennis hopper 😂 that’s great lol
@@a-team65 I'm getting this a lot. I'll take it! LOL
If it wasn’t for TH-cam, I probably would of not graduated from kindergarten, I finally passed the don’t put crayons up you’re nose test , then the teacher let me use a paint brush , and things started to pick up from there , now I’m mixing it up and creating amazing colours on my wood projects yes I did it , all the best have an awesome day , Trucker Kelly ;)
Awesome!
Cheers
Good video. The problem with light burn is the soft part of the wood (between the darker grain) burns first (It's called the "springwood") And the light parts left over is the harder grain - which does not take to staining/dying that well, it's hard and the colour does not soak in well. That's why the light burn looks kinda washed out, the dye could not really take hold well. As you found, you get much more dramatic results when doing a deep burn and brushing super hard to expose some good contrast, much more consistent colour as well.
Thank you. And thanks for the info.
Cheers!
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What kind of wood is the best for burning?
Pine works really well.
@@johncooper9976 cheers and thank you. I was doing pine to start and just picked up some cedar tonight.
Pine and Cedar are the best I've found. If you can't get Cedar I've heard Redwood is similar.
Cheers!
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PS. Thanks, John, for the assist!
@@BuildDadBuild thanks. Now the real question. What is the best wood to burn for whiskey drinks? Saw this in your other video.
@@derekyoung8312 I tend to use Hickory...Oak and Cherry are pretty decent as well.
Lol I appreciate the transparency versus some youtubers who always try to act like they know everything all the time.
I make no claim to know everything...or anything for that matter. I'm surprised when I get both shoes on in the morning! LOL
Thank you! 👍🥃👍🥃
Absolutely agree Steady Fishing!!
Ur exactly right. It seems like all the wood workers or makers on TH-cam have done this or that 100 times. I like how he admitted he’d never even heard of that stuff and was willing to experiment with them. Cause really that’s the only way to find out what color is right for u. It’s not like baking a cake. I mean they said u could mix it with water, alcohol and I think paint thinner! WHAT!
Let's be real, the community here is already so much more authentic than traditional broadcast media
I love watching people play with fire. The end results, especially for crafting purposes are awesome.
Thank you!
Cheers
Keda Wood Dye has a TH-cam channel that goes into great detail in using the different dyes and how to achieve different colors.
Thanks for the heads up. Since the making of this video I've actually been in touch with the owner of Keda Wood Dye and he's given me some pointers.
Cheers!
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Do u think this would be good for planters etc? Do you think the dye would run out of the wood with rain? Or would you need the lacquer?
You would definitely need to seal them with something.
Cheers
Beautiful! I’ve scorched wood but not to be that degree. I need to go try it again. Try unicorn spit gel stain. It’s gorgeous and comes in many colors so easy.
Thank you!
I've heard of Unicorn Spit, but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for the recommendation!
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What wood is that? I'm going to make knife scales and I like the dark orange result.
That....is good ol' pine!
Cheers
@@BuildDadBuild Many thanks, friend... and thanks for making my watch later list go from 14 to 67.
@@bendadestroyer sure thing. Happy watching!
So, I would love to see a sanded board to open the grain, then the dye process, then the burn process. If I understand the shou sugi ban concept correctly, it is for sealing the grain of the wood to preserve it. IE, it probably would inhibit some of the dye absorption.
Not a bad idea. Thanks!👍🥃👍🥃
Shannon Did you try this? I’ve found any dye stain or paint to burn off when doing this. But I’ll say I take mine to a full preservation depth.
Sanded wood... rub the wood with just water first and let soak it just a bit to raise the grain, then proceed to stain. Finish with clear coat and wet sand.
You're also getting green because the natural yellows in the wood are mixing with the blues.
Do you know if by burning the wood it makes it less durable for example when using it to make a chair?
Hey JP.
It does not make it less durable.
Cheers
What does it mean if I smell burnt wood while watching your video?
Maybe I had a stroke 😂
Those dark colors were awesome!
I think that's burnt toast! LOL
I agree, the colors look amazing!
Cheers,
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PS. It's cold here. Not like Canada Cold, but cold.
Would it be possible to use hear guns instead of blow torches? If so, how to the results compares to the torch?
No. You would not get the same results with a heat gun.
Cheers
G’day Nick...nice result...gotta try that one of these days👍 By the way, l just listened to you on Vincent and Ethans Show...good job . Cheers from Australia 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks! And thanks for listening. It was a great time!
Cheers! 👍🥃👍🥃
what little wheel did you use in the drill to knock the char off of the wood pieces?
They are Nyalox brushes.
amzn.to/3tcqN0N
Cheers
“Honey I need a new GoPro!” ... nice ✌🏻🇺🇸
I know...right?!? 🤣
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Thinking of building a retro arcade cabinet but want it to be a bit of a show piece in my basement. Do you think this burning technique would work on a maple or oak plywood. Love the colours it produced.
I didn't get the same results with oak, it ebonized more than anything. I tried a couple of different species in this video:
th-cam.com/video/DoBWpOzGMXc/w-d-xo.html
“There ain’t no party like a west coast party” haha yes!
Come on, man...is there?
LOL
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What is the absolute fuck is wrong with you?
Is there a type of wood which would be best for this?
The best woods are soft woods with good grain patterns. Most often I use Pine and Cedar. Let me know if you have any other questions...
Cheers!
ahhh, Sven. (sigh) Btw, Sven would have saved the camera.
Aw who are we kidding. Sven was kinda of a jerk. LOL
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I want to make my own desk but when i burn the wood deep but i dont want any bumps on the wood. Any tips? Or what would happen if i just sand down the bumps?
I'd do a flood coat of clear epoxy on top. If you sand down the bumps you'll lose the contrast.
Cheers!
15:15 “This is Deutsch!” (c)
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Do you think it lasts long with acrylic paint ( very diluted and, or course, finished later)?
Not sure if I understand the question. Are you wanting to dilute acrylic paint and use it as a replacement for the dye?
Build Dad Build yes, because I already have a lot of acrylic paints and I’ve tried it on raw wood. I found it easier and quicker to get the exact color and transparency I wanted, to keep the grain of the wood visible, which is the goal of the dye, and I liked it a lot, but it was a first try and I have no idea of how it will last on the long run... (thank you already for your first answer)
@@NatashaSallesSoprano I think with a top coat that is UV resistant you should be good!
Cheers!
Thank you so much!
The Sven joke got you my subscription 😂
Welcome to the Fray!
I catch more shit for that joke. LOL
Cheers
This is super helpful, been trying to work out how to make lillac!! What attachment do you use in the drill to prep the wood once burnt?
Those are Nyalox brushes from Dico.
I buy them here:
amzn.to/34H7DGQ
Cheers!
@@BuildDadBuild Ah nice one. Diolch!
1st time seeing your page..Not only was it informative it was entertaining .
Thanks, Reginald!
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When you do this do you wipe the color off or just let it dry full color?
I let it sit for about 10 minutes or so and then wipe of any pooling.
Cheers
@@BuildDadBuild Thank you
I got it!! Have you tried dying it purple first? Then lightly burn it until the desired coat.
Not a bad idea. Thanks!
Cheers
What kind of wire brush did you use for the deep burn?
Those are Nyalox brushes from Dico
amzn.to/3l6BGMO
Cheers
Wondering what the power tool was that you use to remove char afterburn ?
Those are Nyalox brushes.
amzn.to/381hNn7
Cheers
Question. Wanting to veneer an old drum set, was my first big purchase in life when I was 14. Is it possible to apply this method to a cedar veneer and apply to the old shell of the drum? Obviously you couldn’t do a deep burn to get the textures since it’s veneer. Id love to shou sugi ban and then clear coat to create something that I’ve never seen on another drum set. The actual drum shells are old cheap maple that I’m sure would just turn black if exposed to flame.
I think it would depend on the veneer. Definitely try it on a test piece first. My 2 concerns would be it warping the veneer and if it's veneer with a glue backing the heat ruining the glue.
What brand nylon brush/wheel do you use?
They are Nyalox brushes from Dico.
amzn.to/3b2duHc
Cheers
Hey dude, experience sugi hero here; Thanks for putting this together, ive never 'dipped' into dyes with any of my stuff but youve done some much of the leg work here for us that im going to give this a shot. Just want you to know your video is appreciated.
Thanks Shane!
Cheers
Hi what is the spray you use to seal your wood I can’t find the post with the name of the spray paint u use
HEy David!
It's Krylon Specialty Lacquer.
amzn.to/2HNqJA0
Cheers!
Trying to stain a guitar just like the blue you've used, could you show me a link were I could purchase the blue stain? Thanks!
Hey Jesse!
Here you go!
Keda Wood Dye (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/2Xf2u0E
Cheers
Hopefully this reaches you. I need help. Doing a oak board and went little deeper than the top grain. Now majority of it looks like walnut with little oak popping through the bottom grain barely. Should I just sand sand sand to get more oak come through? Trying to get a. 50/50 burn and oak look. Please help
Probably need to sand it down and start over. If you want, send me a pic nick@builddadbuild.com and I'll take a look.
Cheers
How deep is the stain? What if you stained/dyed it before you burn it. Would the dye remain as you scrape the char off?
I've tried that and it doesn't work. At least not for me. If you dye first, then burn the dyed wood comes off when you brush.
Cheers!
What product did you use to scrap the wood?
They're called Nyalox brushes from Dico. I LOVE them!! They save soooo much time.
amzn.to/2QpZ1dw
Cheers!
What’s the wire wheel you use to clean the wood after burning it?
they are nyalox brushes
amzn.to/3GR5Q0p
I’m imagining a fretboard like this. I really wanna know if this can be smooth enough to work.
You would probably want to go with a surface burn to keep things flat.
Cheers
hi i want to ask can i make this not for new wood. i have a table and want to use this method want to change from brown to burn blue. thanks
You sure can. Make sure to wear a respirator if you're burning something that has a finish on it already (and strip it if necessary).
But you can absolutely burn, brush and dye an existing peice.
Cheers!
What type of wood were you using?
That is good ol' Pine...
Where do you get the nylon brush for the drill from?
Hey Brian.
Here's the link:
amzn.to/3ahGjjd
Cheers
So my husband and I are wanting to
Make cornhole boards using some funky colored dyes/stains. We love the look of the torched wood but since the boards will need to be sanded and smooth wanted more information about the process of torching and sanding.
Any tips, tricks, or suggestions?
What type of nylon brush did you use, where did you buy it from?
The y are Nyalox brushes from Amazon.
amzn.to/3v7a26s
Cheers
Thanks again, do you mind if i post a picture of what i have done following your videos?
@@alanargueta93 sure
@@BuildDadBuild. Thought that i could share the picture here but cant do it, sorry.
@@alanargueta93 no worries...share it on my discord chanel.
discord.gg/Aa749ws
Gonna try this with some epoxy, I wonder how good the dye will stick when sanding to 400 grit!
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What type of wood did you use for that?
Pine. Cheers!
What type of dye are you using?
In this video? Keda Wood Dye:
amzn.to/3aNEy9M
Cheers!
@@BuildDadBuild thank you I'm thinking about board and batten siding for exterior of my house and wanted to shoshukibon it first before I apply it but thought I would also stain it and polyurethane/sealers to get a waterproof exterior that will last forever and I just love the color dyed you were using
Does cypress wood burn nice and after take a stain well?
Hey Deb!
I have not worked with Cypress. But it is a soft wood and has a wide grain pattern. My best guess would be yes.
Cheers
Hi BDB, how much of a difference between Keda and Mica Powder ?? I think Im gonna give it a whirl...
I like working with Keda better. Personal preference.
Are you using standard yellow pine?
Yessir. Picked it up at the big box store...
Am I the only one who thinks Nick is the spirit child of the crazy photojournalist from Apocalypse Now? 🤣
Dennis Hopper? I actually get that a lot.
Do you need to burn the wood before using these dyes?
yes
burning wood causes the wood grain to close up, thats why its an effective waterproofing technique. You can get a nice contrast if you only burn wood long enough blacken the softer grain in the wood. ....haha typing this as I watch the video and you just started doing exactly what i mentioned. finished product looks great!
LOL
Cheers!!
Keda has a whole TH-cam channel
Yes they do. And it's very informative.
Cheers!
I’m sorry I didn’t say I liked your video. I think i started typing and got distracted. I needed your video back in the summer when I was on a building kick 🦵. You did all the testing that I was afraid to do that stopped me from using the Keda. I’m planning to build a table this year so you’ve given me the confidence to try the Keda. And Cheers to you!
Hey Nick, Have you ever tried to do a Turquois Blue on Shou Sugi Ban pieces? Would you use a stain/dye or paint? Not easy finding a dye for turquois. Thanks
I used a metallic blue on my son's loft in this video. It came out kind of turquoise-ie
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Where do you get your bags from as I am in England
Bags?
@@BuildDadBuild of the paint you using to dye the wood as lots of things you show we cannot get over here thank you I've just started watching you and you think you are bloody good
@@BuildDadBuild in the video you did where you was dying would you had some paint in bags I just wondered if there was a name to these thanks or a distributor where I can get these as I said I live in England absolutely amazed what you done I have just started following you and I love the attitude
It’s called Keda Wood Dye
Is there a way to do this method with just a lighter or is that not possible
You mean light a cigarette lighter? I don't think so. But you can do it with a small propane torch like this:
amzn.to/35Hkaor
attached to a propane bottle.
Does it only paint the surface ? Cause a plank of wood is mostly useless until your carve it into something useful and thus remove the surface.
It only dyes the surface. That's why you would consider this a finishing step.
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@@BuildDadBuild This implies that you have to make a thicker shape to compensate the amount of matter that will be burned and removed by this process I guess.
@@StarCoreSE Not sure exactly what you're planning to build. But yes, you would have to take that into consideration.
Cool experiment. Did you try dyeing before burning? Thanks for your frustrations.
I did, in another video. The dye doesn't penetrate deep enough and the brush takes the color right off.
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@@BuildDadBuild thanks
Thanks for sharing. Can you dye before burning?
I've never tried that. I would think it would depend on how deep the dye penetrates and how much material you remove. Sounds like an interesting experiment. Maybe I'll give it a shot!
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@@BuildDadBuild please post a video if you do. You achieve a great look with that technique, i would build a whole log cabin like that if i could
Can you oil it after dying?
Yes
Thanks. Lotta info. What was the secret to getting the best contrast like that red and black board?
Deep burn and brush
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What kind of wood did you use ?
This is pine.
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Build Dad Build thanks man. Great content 👍 what do you think if we try this on a plywood ?
Are tables burned more durable or less?
I would say they are more durable. You basically remove all the soft cellulose material and the hardwood remains.
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@@BuildDadBuild Tnx man for reply :D
@@Hineni71 Sure thing, brother!
I'm interested in wood burning, would you recommend a torch like for broule's or a small butane torch?
I'd recommend a small propane torch to start with. Get this torch head and you should be good to go!
amzn.to/31xD7LK
Let me know if you have any other questions...or head on over to my Discord channel!
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It's always reassuring when someone else gets that feeling when they appreciate wood😂 oooooohhhhhhh that red n yellow🤤
LOL
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Would a vacuum pot draw the color in better ?
Just a thought......
It works great in theory, but if you're doing anything large, that would be one big vacuum pot!
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True, would have to be something small, unless you use the technique of how they do fiberglass or carbon fiber molds.
With vacuum bags.
Just spitballing but I think it could work.
Future video for you maybe ?
Is that dye for outdoor use too??? Outdoor furniture would look great with those colors...
If you seal it well and with something UV resistant. Like all stains and dyes, it will fade over time in the sun.
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is it necessary to burn the wood?
To use the dye? Absolutely not.
To get that Shou Sugi Ban finish? Yes!
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What other colors are you using? I purchased the sample pack but also spent some money on some minwax water colors that just don't "pop".
I've actually been using a different dye called Folk Art Ultra Dye lately (my new goto). Check out the colors in this video:
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Just came across your video when looking for some tips on a project I'm working on. Really enjoyed your experiments and humor
Thanks, Lisa!
And welcome.
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What wood are you using
Pine!
Where did you get that torch? Awesome video brother.
Thanks!
The big one? I ordered it from Amazon. The one I bought is no longer available, but here's a link to a similar one:
amzn.to/362009D
What wood were you using?
This was pine from the big box store.
@@BuildDadBuild thanks for replying. I want to build a lifting platform and have the wood be the natural look one at 5:35 should I deal it with a polyurethane or natural oil to prevent the wood from absorbing blood and sweat?
@@MeisterSexy11 poly will give you a more "liquid" resistant seal. You'd need to reapply oil more often.
What if you give it 2 coats?
I like both light burn and dark burn .
All depeneds on the jod and look you trying to get .
Had no idea you needed a brush . I would of thought to sand it with some 100 or 80 sandpaper.
I have actually gone back and hit it with a second lighter burn...
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Kan i do this on a playwood board ?
Depends on the plywood.
Use plywood with THICK layers. If you're not careful you can burn through the top ply. Also, keep the torch moving. If you stay in one place too long you can heat up the glue and cause it to bubble.
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How did u mix red dy...did u go heavy ur like they said? Loved video had to subscribe.
I definitely mix it heavy. The owner of the company got on me and said I should mix it less heavy and use more coats. But...I don't always listen so good. LOL
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Does the wood have to be burnt first or is that something you just did?
To dye it? No. To achieve that same effect with the dye? Yes.
@@BuildDadBuild thanks
What do you suggest for an already burned pine deck that I did last summer & did the 3 coats of boiled linseed ,but it’s looking pretty worn from dogs & high traffic areas. If I re burn it & brush it do you think between re burn & the dye treatment would hide the imperfections & make it look uniform again? I wish I could show you how beautiful it was as new. Landlord wanted to paint it. The wood was to gorgeous to cover it so I talked him into this. I’m kinda worried it didn’t seal it as good as I thought it would. My fault probably. My first time.
Thx for any suggestions😊
Loved your vid - subbed👍
Hey, Vic!
Thanks for the sub.
I think you could re-burn it and that would make it look uniform again. Might want to do a test piece to be sure. Boiled linseed oil is flammable. But, I would think enough time has passed to make it non-combustible. When it comes to a deck you've gotta seal it really well. Especially if it's high traffic.
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I use Keda powdered dyes all the time. I use a scale to measure the powder 1/4 gram to 6-8 oz. I mix the dye first in a couple tablespoons of warm water then after mixing it well add it to alcohol. Applying sand to 150-180 anymore than that closes the pores and won't allow the dye to penetrate. Apply liberally wait 5 minutes and wipe off excess. If needed apply it again. Mixing colors just go by standard colormixing charts and measure accurately.
Great tips!
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So what happens to the color when you start sanding?
Dunno. I don’t sand them.
Can I ask, what is the thinnest wood you can burn? Can you do plywood thinness?
Hey, Rick!
You can burn plywood, but you can't burn deep or you'll burn through the top ply. You can also cause the glue to bubble under the top ply.
As far as thickness goes...I've never really tried to do a deep burn on anything less than 1X material (so 3/4 of an inch).
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Omg ... You are Amazballs I happened upon you thank you so much .... This is exactly the finished product I wanted i tried all kinds of paint techniques nothing gave me what I wanted i can't wait to do this super pumped wahoo
Hey Connie!
That's awesome. Glad I could help!
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HI Dave here from the land DOWNUNDER. Firstly thank you for your awesome vids. I recently received my pack from Keda Dye and was totally bombed. Their online site said 1/8 teaspoon to 6-8 oz of water. Well that was weak AF. So now I am gonna give your way a go. Deep burn, with aggressive brush, then go for my dyes with only 2oz of water. Who da man.... YOU da man.
Thanks, brother! Glad I could help.
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what is the sander that you use for this??
The one I removed the char with?
That's a Nyalox brush attachment for my drill:
amzn.to/36uj0x2
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Bit of a odd ball question, Could this be used on a carved wooden spoon? Would this be safe if consumed?
Hey there!
I know the dyes are "eco-friendly" but you'd need to check their website for the exact details.
www.kedadyeinc.com/
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Hi, I was thinking of doing this on plant boxes, do these dyes fade quickly outdoors? I will be sealing with a clear coat poly.Thanks.
Great work by the way, regards from Australia.
Cheers down under!
They will fade. I would suggest a UV resistant poly.
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I want to do my living room floor. Do I Have to burn it first??? How?
Please be very careful if you’re trying to burn your floor.
You can stain/dye without burning.
What about using denatured alcohol?
That could work!
I like your style man. Great video. Great channel.
I love the yellow......having seen this video 3/4 the way through building a piece of furniture (pull out bed frame), I am not sure I can use this method (deep burn) without taking it all apart.
I am grateful for this video putting me on to keda wood dye. Have in the past been using wood stain which in my experience can get a little streaky.
Thank you!
If you dig the Keda Wood Dye...check out the stuff in this video. It's called Folk Art Ultra Dye. Currently on clearance at Michaels. Super easy to use!
th-cam.com/video/-_CXfpdS-7I/w-d-xo.html
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Build Dad Build thank you....will hit up Michaels today see what I can grab....stay tuned on the project on our Instagram page instagram.com/twooheight_designs/?hl=en
What dyes do you use for this??? They came out great!
I've used dyes on a lot of projects...here are a few:
th-cam.com/video/T8WlyAJTcBg/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/4afyLM3IlHE/w-d-xo.html
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This colors is for the wood or is something else?
Nice video
I'm not sure if I understand the question? The dye is specifically for wood.
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@@BuildDadBuild thanks for the help. But beacause im New in the wood works can you tell me when i make dye colors yellow or..... after i have to make and stain for finish or dont need i Use natural oak