Flaming Hot Steemit Logo!

[![Screen Shot 2017-07-05 at 5.12.14 PM.png](https://s10.postimg.org/8pi28pfop/Screen_Shot_2017-07-05_at_5.12.14_PM.png)](https://postimg.org/image/c93zyiied/) I joined Steemit about 2 weeks ago - so far I am loving the creativity of the community. I thought I would show my appreciation and get creative. Wood working is one of my many passions. Lately I have been learning the art of Shou Sugi Ban. The ancient Japanese art of wood burning. I love the character that burning the wood achieves. I decided to make a wooden sign to hang in my office. It will be my inspiration to stick with Steemit and make amazing content for my followers!

Brief History of Shou Sugi Ban

Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient technique practiced in Japan. The process is primarily used for exterior projects like house siding. The process of burning/ charing / cleaning / finishing preserves the wood!

So I am going to PRESERVE Steemit for centuries to come!

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Burn the Wood

https://media.giphy.com/media/l4FGCMsxu1rK4AJQk/giphy.gif This is the most fun part. I get to use the big torch. I just wanted to consistently char the board. Just keep it moving and stop when the whole board is nice and toasty!

Wire Brush the Burnt Wood

https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohryrbnZRK83fz9qo/giphy.gif I used a automatic wire brush tool. The idea is to remove the most charred wood on the top. Notice that the wood grain underneath is charred a darker color. The contrast is what I am after! I love the look that burning provides. The wire brush also adds a rigged texturing that is very cool.

Re-saw Wood to Thickness

https://media.giphy.com/media/3og0IUT0Cj03IFyxYQ/giphy.gif The original thickness is a little bit too thick for my propose. I re-saw the board on a bandsaw. Now its the perfect thickness for my Steemit logo.

Chop Wood into 3 Pieces

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUA7b3P5hzQ5R9JgwU/giphy.gif I printed out the 3 "wave" shaped of the Steemit logo. Then I glued them the the back of the burnt wood - and chopped the piece of wood into 3 equal pieces.

Cutout Steemit Logo Pieces

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUOrvTzf6kmtf4BWQ8/giphy.gif Here I am slowly cutting out the pieces of the Steemit logo on a bandsaw.

Burn The Logo More

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUA7b48pnImOStP6gg/giphy.gif I wasn't 100% happy with the burn color. I used a smaller torch to burn the wood some more.

Wire Brush by Hand

https://media.giphy.com/media/3oKIP8FXUZJitp49xe/giphy.gif Wire brush the excess charred wood from the top by hand. Now we are starting to get somewhere.

Glue Logo to Old Piece of Wood (Finished)

https://media.giphy.com/media/3oKIPdDZHh3kzh7LGw/giphy.gif I found an old piece of wood that had some character. I glued the Steemit logo into place. I think it looks amazing! I will hang this in my office with pride. [![IMG_0717.jpg](https://s11.postimg.org/sc66boc1f/IMG_0717.jpg)](https://postimg.org/image/mnzvks7ov/) This project was soo much fun! It makes me even more inspired to participate in the Steemit community. I will be doing more posts like this one -- where I build things. Thus, Build It w/ Bek is born! To see more Build It w/ Bek posts feel free to Upvote, Follow, Resteem, and Comment!