DIY Wooden Sign W/ Woodburning
Introduction: DIY Wooden Sign W/ Woodburning
Welcome to my Instructable Tutorial!
I created a Wooden sign and created a special logo on it using wood-burning. I will be showing how to create a sign and the process of wood-burning and shading, Keep in mind that this is more challenging than it seems as a lot of effort has to be put in, in order to create a nice appearance. There is a short video that can be used for visual learning and to see exactly the process of the wooden sign.
I will provide all the necessary steps and tips required to help you create the same high-quality product to use as a decorative piece or give as a gift!
Supplies
The Materials and Machine work required for this are =
* Scroll Saw
* Replacements=
* Coping Saw
* Band Saw
* Jig Saw
* Saw Knife
* Sanding Block
* Sanding Paper
* P60
* P150
* P320
* Wood-burning/Pyrography Toolset
* https://www.asigo.eu/en/pyrography-tool-kit.html
* Wood Varnishing
* https://www.rustins.ltd/rustins/our-products/indoor/danish-oil
* Basic Tools =
* Pencils, To create an outline
* Eraser, Remove any mistakes
* Plywood
* 0.5cm in Width
Step 1: Outline the Shape of the Sign
The first step is to create an outline of the sign shape you want. I would recommend choosing the top of the sign to start with the design. Also to first create the outline barrier of the plywood which allows you to make the lines inside of the barrier keeping it neat and having guiding lines for the next step: The scrolling saw
For the wooden sign I decided to make the edges curved and the top curves larger to provide better structure, as the bottom of the sign has a straight and non-bumpy texture which will help it stay up better.
Step 2: Cut Out the Outline Using the Scroll Saw
The Second Step is to start cutting out the outline using the scroll saw. In order to be able to cut the plywood, you have to push the wood into the blade to be able to cut it. 401
Firstly you should cut out the barrier outline, so the big pieces are out of the way and you can cut out the intricate lines easily and quickly. A small tip is to let the scroll saw guide it, and if you make a mistake in a line you can get the blade out of the line by carefully pulling the wood out of the blade.
Precautions =
* Press onto the board, Because when cutting it with the blade the board will start vibrating which can break the board.
* Do not bring the fingers/ Hand too close to the blade, The blade is quick, sharp, and can lead to an injury. If your hand is coming closer to the blade reposition it somewhere else and maintain the control
* Wear Safety Goggles to avoid Saw Dust and Splinters getting in your eyes
* Work in a focused environment, and stay focused on the scroll saw
Step 3: Sand the Edges
The Third Step is to sand the edges, and sanding paper is fine but if you want to be more precise firstly sand the edges using the sanding paper P60, It will leave the edges rough but will sand out any mistakes and create straighter lines, the second sandpaper that should be used is P150 which will begin to smoothen the edges and create a nicer curve on the edges finally the Sanding Paper P320 which will smoothen the edges and make it easier to cut.
When sanding the edges go in a back and forth motion and do it quickly, The edges won't be smooth enough if you sand in a slow-motion and in an irregular motion and the splinters at the edges will become more relevant.
Step 4: Creating the Pyrography/Wood-burning Design
The fourth step is to create the logo, which is up to you. But in order to create a neat and presentable logo, I recommend having Guidelines for the text to keep a common size and a balanced text. Make the outline light so it's easily erasable and won't smudge. Additionally adding slight shading in a few parts of the object can be a guide for wood-burning. This step is up to you.
I decided to make the text bigger to make it easier to play around with the wood-burning additionally to fill up the sign more and avoid empty spaces.
Step 5: Woodburning/Pyrography
The Fifth Step =
Setting up =
Every kit should have at least wood-burning tips, a pyrography pen, and a Pyrography stand. 599