Last week I assisted a
fellow parent in helping my son’s classmates burn designs onto wooden bowls. I hadn’t touched a wood burning tool in
at least 30 years, but found it was actually quite gratifying. We found that another tool was going to help move the project
along, so I happily offered to buy one (thank goodness they still sell these at
the art shop blocks from my house).
And once it came home, I had to put it to use. Hmmmmm, what could I burn? I looked around and found some redwood scraps, and
remembered a friend’s birthday coming up.
A bedroom sign was born: sanding, sketching, and burning, followed by a
little mineral oil. Even the kids
got into the project and made their own presents. What an enjoyable way to spend a Friday afternoon!
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