Want to add a personalized touch to your furniture? You can wood burn your unfinished wood furniture and create custom furniture on a budget. This is how you go about doing it.

The first thing you need is a piece of unfinished wood furniture. The second thing that you will need is a wood burning tool. If you have a creative talent (especially for drawing) then a wood burning craft is the perfect finish for you. Wood burning is similar to drawing so you get a very individual finish. Here are the tools you will need to get the wood burning finish:

- Any unfinished wood furniture like chairs, tables etc.

- Wood burning tool

- Wood burning tool tip

- Painter’s tape

- Pencil

- Paper

- Graphite sheet

Unfinished wood furniture can be found in most stores but if you are looking on a budget then why not have a look in the second hand stores. Unfinished furniture is already made so you don’t have to waste time trying to put it all together. All you need to do is give it the finishing touches. Pine is the most common unfinished furniture and the cheapest too.

To get the wood burn effect you should first choose which design you would like. Lay a large piece of paper on the ground and lay the furniture on top of it. Trace around the piece of furniture or the section you want to wood burn.

Draw the design on the piece of paper and then tape the paper to the furniture. Trace over the design with the graphite paper and a pencil and make sure to press hard so that the design goes through. Once this is done, you can begin to use your wood burning tool.

After plugging your wood-burning tool and heating it up, using the pre-drawn guidelines, begin engraving the unfinished furniture. Using the wood burning tool tip, trace out the design. You can add more details if you prefer. You can also use stencil designs if you like.

Once the wood burning is complete you should think about preserving your artwork. By applying a layer of stain or varnish you can make sure that your wood burning effect will stay on your furniture for a lifetime. Be sure to dry the stain or varnish at least 24 hours before you move the furniture as it can take quite a while. Also do not forget to add some felt squares onto the bottom of the feet so you can protect your floor as well.

You can also give your unfinished wood furniture a coat of paint when you are done. The wood burning design will show through the coat of paint and will look fantastic. By finishing this furniture with a design of your choice you are creating a stylish and unique piece of furniture that will suit you home and make a real difference to your room.

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