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How to Make Burned Wood Signs

## Step 1: Gather your materials.

* Wood (pine is a good choice)

* A wood burner

* A pencil

* A ruler

* Safety glasses

* A dust mask

Step 2: Prepare the wood.

1. Cut the wood to the desired size.

2. Sand the wood until it is smooth.

3. Wipe the wood with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

Step 3: Design your sign.

1. Use a pencil and ruler to sketch out your design on the wood.

2. Make sure the letters or images are large enough to be easily seen.

Step 4: Burn your design into the wood.

1. Put on your safety glasses and dust mask.

2. Plug in the wood burner and let it heat up.

3. Hold the wood burner in your hand and slowly move it over the design.

4. Apply pressure to the wood burner to burn the design into the wood.

Step 5: Let the wood cool.

1. Once you have finished burning your design, let the wood cool completely.

Step 6: Seal the wood.

1. Apply a sealant to the wood to protect it from moisture and dirt.

2. Let the sealant dry completely.

Step 7: Display your sign.

Your burned wood sign is now ready to be displayed! You can hang it on a wall, place it on a shelf, or give it as a gift.