Plain wood cutting boards can be a little dull. So add a modern edge with a wood-burned design. All you need is a wooden cutting board and a wood-burning tool. Then your options are limitless!
Materials & Tools
- Cutting board
- Wood-burning tool
- Wood-burning tool attachment kit
- Pencil (optional)
- Wood scrap (optional)
Instructions
Plug in your wood-burning tool with the original angled attachment bit and allow it to heat up fully (up to 5 minutes). If you'd like to practice a bit, make a few test marks and impressions on your wood scrap to get used to the feel of the tool.
Plan your pattern or trace it onto your wood using a pencil. Start by outlining your pattern, using the original angled attachment.
Switch to a wider burnishing attachment (it looks like the angled top of a tube of lipstick) and begin to fill in your pattern. Move slowly and allow the surface of the wood to turn dark brown or black.
Once you've finished your pattern, wash your board with soap and water. Now chop away!
Plug in your wood-burning tool with the original angled attachment bit and allow it to heat up fully (up to 5 minutes). If you'd like to practice a bit, make a few test marks and impressions on your wood scrap to get used to the feel of the tool.
Plan your pattern or trace it onto your wood using a pencil. Start by outlining your pattern, using the original angled attachment.
Switch to a wider burnishing attachment (it looks like the angled top of a tube of lipstick) and begin to fill in your pattern. Move slowly and allow the surface of the wood to turn dark brown or black.
Once you've finished your pattern, wash your board with soap and water. Now chop away!
COMMON SENSE SAFETY
- Observe all safety rules when doing your project.
- Keep children away from the hot wood-burning tool.
- Change attachments by following all tool guidelines.
