I bought one a little while back. My initial thought was “hell yeah, this should be interesting!”. I was doing a lot of wood burnings at the time. A LOT! 😆 I ended up getting the wire tip burner (best way to go for wood burners). I felt that maybe the pen could be used in my work, and possibly give my burnings a cooler look. Or, that it could fill in big spaces faster, or easier. Fast forward… it’s “ok”. Maybe it hyped myself up too much for the results I got, but it just wasn’t for me. I think of myself as artistically inclined, so a wood burner isn’t giving me the issues that this guy was saying. I understand… he’s selling a product. I also like to give ppl my honest opinion with a review. Im a review person… I look up reviews for purchases of items that I’m not too sure about. My likes are: it’s pretty quick, and don’t have to buy a a wood burner. Just the marker and a $20 heat gun. It could also be used to fix or redo parts of a burned piece you’re doing, without whipping out the wood burner (you still have to whip out the heat gun). My dislikes are: Even with blotting or dabbing the tips with a paper towel, the marker still will bleed into the porous wood. That will have to end result of your lines not being crisp and could ultimately mess the piece up and just flat out not look good. I think it’s a cool novelty item to show your friends. It’s not that expensive, so, why not? Right? All in all, I say out of a scale 1 to 10, I’d give it a 5.5.
I’m not ready for another craft project, but if I was I certainly would try it. I’m writing because ur a good teacher, explained so well, even safety precautions. U, are also handsome ( I’m a 73 year old lady I,can say that) just don’t tell ur wife. Thanks again, good video.
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Dianna!! If you ever decide to give the Scorch Marker a try - enjoy 20% off on our website with the code 'ilovestencils'
This scorch marker is no joke, I love how easy and well it works. It makes a gorgeous smooth burn, unlike a wood burner that changes with the grain in the wood, woodburners can be very inconsistent and frustrating. Thanks for the tutorial xoxo Sandy
Hi Evan! I found your channel while getting information on setting up my home based business. Who knew that a product you mentioned on your channel would be a solution for my new business...Thank you so much!
I used the Scortch Marker for teh first time yesterday. I did use a crafting heat gun because, frankly, it is what I had and I had not viewed this video. It worked fin for me but, as you said, I needed to hold it over the marker longer than I expected. I am definitely going to try it with stencils
Wow - that's so cool to know that a crafting heat gun worked with your design! Are you still in need of a high-power heat gun? Would you be open to giving ours a try? If so, send us an email with your address to savannah@scorchmarker.com and we'll hook you up 🔥
I just started my own crafting to sell and this is life changing. I have a wood burner kit to do by hand and after seeing this, I probably wont go back to using the kit unless I want to do some things for fun. This is amazing.
I love this marker recently bought one. I made a bench for my parents that passed away. The market did a wonderful job on the lettering I added to the wood bench. Definitely will buy more. Thank you for your time with the video.
Great video, I just bought one before Christmas in the UK, just tried it today to do two numbers with stencils, I got quite bad bleeding but after now watching this I realise probably didn't shake it enough and applied too much liquid lesson learned
Yes, we always seal our crafts designed to be used around food with a food-safe finish, like Odie's Oil or Shellac. That keeps the design waterproof and protected :)
So just to beat a dead horse and be COMPLETELY SURE, non toxic does not equal food safe, so is it FOR SURE food safe as well as non toxic? Also, I bought some pretty thin small boards on amazon to use for charcuterie type display, will that thin wood be ok to apply the amount of heat needed? I am planning to use my butane torch? TIA for your reply! GREAT video.
FOR SURE food safe!! Also, you should be good on those charcuterie boards. If you deal with any bowing, just flip the board around and heat the other side too :) Happy crafting!
So after using the scorch maker can i use a stain on the wood? Or should i stain the wood first? Also are your markers available in stores? You had me at made in America. Thank you.
Always stain, seal, or paint on the wood AFTER you've finished burning! And yes, the Scorch Marker can be found at Michael's and JoAnn's craft stores 🔥
This is so cool thanks for sharing, love to give this a try what heat gun do you recommend can you give me the name of the one you use and we’re you can get it ❤️
Hi there! How about applying the Scorch marker to the raised part of rubber stamps then stamping your wood? Would this ruin the stamp if you wash up after or no? Thanks!
Great idea! I don't think the liquid would alter or harm the rubber at all! We're getting ready to release a new bulk formula that would be perfect for experimenting 🔥
So do you suggest a vinyl stencil instead of a mylar stencil? I've been trying to use a mylar one and my lines bleed. Even though I even use a stencil adhesive. After watching your video, I'm wondering if I may be using too much liquid which is contributing to the bleed. Also, does the wood type matter? I'm just using cheap common board wood from home depot.
Yes, absolutely the vinyl stencils do work well. I also recommend blotting the excess ink as you go. The quality of wood does play a big part in the outcome of your project. We suggest using woods like basswood, sourwood, pine, aspen, poplar, oak, or even walnut. You might have trouble with dark woods like purple heart, ebony, and wenge. However, it will work great on all woods sold at craft and hobby stores.
We still recommend sanding store-bought wood! Lots of wood comes with knicks and scrapes in it that can soak up the Scorch Marker liquid and cause it to bleed. Running some 500-grit over your piece will help prevent any of that from happening! Happy crafting 🔥
When you heated the poplar block, was it real time or sped up? It seemed a lot faster than any result I have had on thicker blocks. I'm using a 1500 watt gun and heat till the wood is hot enough to burn you if you touch it.
We definitely don't recommend soaking the wood! Try holding your heat gun a little further from your craft (about 6 inches) and applying the heat in a sweeping motion. This should help prevent one area of the wood from getting too hot and splitting
I recently bought this marker, but haven't tried it..... YET! I am looking forward to trying it. Have you tried using it on a wood piece has been painted with acrylic paint??
Wood that has been previously painted or treated releases dangerous fumes when heated. Before ever using your Scorch Marker on painted, treated, or stained wood, it’s important to sand away the finish or chemicals. Scorch Marker liquid must contact raw wood in order to work.
No! Wood that has been previously painted or treated releases dangerous fumes when heated. Before ever using your Scorch Marker on painted, treated, or stained wood, it’s important to sand away the finish or chemicals. Scorch Marker liquid must contact raw wood in order to work.
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out!! The best tips we have for preventing bleeding are to start by sanding your wood. We recommend that you always sand to at least 500-grit to help create a smooth surface and prevent bleeding. Another great thing to try is to dab the tip of your marker on a paper towel before applying it to your wood to help soak up any excess liquid. We actually have a blog post with some additional tips and tricks you can try to get crisp, clean lines every time. You can read it here: scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time I hope this helps :) Happy crafting 🔥
i would recommend it. we use a cutting board oil like this one to re-seal so its safe to eat off: scorchmarker.com/products/scorch-marker-wood-finishing-oil
Could the liquid be used with a brush? My wooden dolls need very fine details and I was wondering if the tip on these might not be fine enough. Have ordered one anyway to check it out!
@@ScorchMarker thank you for getting back to me so quickly, I can't wait to try this product, it will save so much time. It might be an idea to offer the liquid in small bottles or pots for people who need to do very fine details.
Does the burn penetrate into the surface of the wood? Does it produce any char that can rub off? I'm wanting to be able to burn a little bit into the surface like the effect with lichtenberg burning using high voltage and electrolyte solution.
The Scorch Marker burns the first few layers of the wood, but doesn't result in an engraving - it also doesn't tend to produce much char. I hope this helps! 🔥
Is it possible to get different shades in the wood using this? I feel like it would only make one tone of burn, if I need to shade something do I need to pull out my actual wood burning tool?
Hey there! The more heat you apply, the darker the burn. So you can definitely achieve a gradient/shaded effect by applying less heat to certain areas of your craft. I hope this helps :)
@@ScorchMarker how about a few hours? I'm thinking about doing this for a guest book, have guests sign a piece of wood, and, for safety purposes, using the heat gun after the party.
This looks great! Question for you though ... I created a sign using a regular wood burner that I then finished with a polycrylic because I hung it outdoors. The sign is fading after just a few months outdoors. Do you think I could use your product to go over the sign I've already created? Or would that not work because of the clear finish I put on?
Unfortunately, the polycrylic would probably prevent the liquid inside the Scorch Marker from coming into contact with the wood fibers and burning them. We usually recommend that you use raw unfinished wood with the Scorch Marker 🔥
The one question I have which you didn't cover is if I use a stencil do I have to let the marker dry totally before I remove the stencil off my board? I want to do projects that I might be able to sell eventually so I guess I need to know this answer first. I have the pen and want to attempt my first project with a stencil, but hesitating because of my question of removal?
i bought some to try but tested on wood and it looked like a black sharpie! i tested both and they looked the same. can you explain what the difference is between burning and a sharpie which both look identical and sand off the same. these are more expensive than sharpies so i would like to know what the difference would be on materials please
A chemical reaction takes place in the wood between the Scorch Marker liquid and your heat source. This results in a smooth burn into the first few layers of the wood whereas a sharpie is just on the surface. Also depending on the amount of heat applied you can give different effects to the wood.
When I use my stencils, it bleeds. I really want this to work since I have to make some signs. I think I had used Pine and some other woods for practice. Maybe it is me and my stencils? Any suggestions?
Are you sanding the wood prior to placing your stencils and using the markers? When you place the stencil make sure you are firmly pressing it down and smoothing it out to make sure there are not any gaps or air bubbles.
I bought a heat gun just for this and am trying for first time. What number should heat gun be set on because mine has high and low but also has numbers?
Seals and stains should always be applied AFTER! The reason for this is because the high heat can damage and ruin stains applied before you've finished burning
You can totally put it outside!! The most important thing to keep your design protected and long lasting is to seal it. We offer a wood finish with this purpose in mind in our store. You can find it here: scorchmarker.com/collections/shop-now/products/scorch-marker-wood-finishing-oil
How do you keep the wood from burning where the marker is not at? Is it my heat gun not hot enough? And it seems to take forever and not as quick as what ur video is showing. What am i doing wrong?
Hey Christina, It sounds like you might be holding the heat gun a little too close to your craft! We recommend holding your heat gun at least 6 inches from the wood, and applying the heat by using a sweeping motion. I hope this helps :) Happy crafting!
Don't treat the wood! We recommend that the Scorch Marker only be used over raw, untreated wood. However, it is important to sand to at least 500-grit before using the Scorch Marker, as this helps prevent bleeding lines and edges. I hope this helps 🔥
I have some lovely English Ash, a LOT of AMERICAN White Oak and a lump of Horse Chestnut oh and some Hazel as well. Apart from the American White Oak the other timber is green. (the most recent is the Engish Ash which I got from a village a few miles away from a felled tree.) I want to do simple wood slice type items and also tea light/candle holders, plaques, signs, stuff like that. Do I need to dry the wood out, ( I can do that with an electric oven because I dont need big pieces of wood) or could I just do stuff from fresh wood eg the Ash particularly.
I think drying the wood would produce the best results. Green wood tends to smoke a lot when burned, mainly because of the moisture content, so this could affect your overall result. Thanks so much for the question! Happy crafting 🔥
hi i tried to use the marker and it looks ok. i did not sand it though, i thought the cutting board i had is ok to do it. i will do that but the problem i have is that around the area that i was burning, the surrounding area tends to have some graying of the wood. I used a heat gun with out that the tip. That could be the problem, do you think? please let me know what heat gun I have to use? any recommendation on the brand? please I need help. i thank you.
The heat gun tip definitely helps when concentrating the heat to one location!! You should also make sure to hold the heat gun at least 6-inches from your craft and always keep it moving in a sweeping motion. If you do still get greying or hot spots, you can always sand around the edges to clean them up :)
Can you link the heat gun? Is it on Amazon? I would rather do wood burning on my bottle openers instead of paint and put vinyl stickers on it. I don’t know what kind it is, I see soldering guns, heat guns for crafts. I just don’t know which one to get for a first time user.
This heat gun is the SeekOne 1800-watt - and yes, it's on Amazon! But, we've since released our own heat gun that actually works better with the Scorch Marker. You can find it here: scorchmarker.com/collections/shop-now/products/heat-gun-1500-watt I hope this helps 🔥
Hi I've just tried this as my markers just arrived. I was so excited but they didn't work. I watched your tutorial and did exactly what you did . My letters stayed orange and the wood behind went dark ! Please help
This is definitely frustrating! "Hot spots", or areas of browned wood that are NOT part of your design are definitely not desired with the Scorch Marker. Thankfully, these can be prevented and removed in case they do occur. For prevention, we recommend holding your heat gun at least 6 inches from your craft. Apply the heat in a sweeping motion, moving continuously to prevent one area of the wood from getting too hot. For removing these darkened areas, we recommend simply sanding them away. You can see a tutorial for this on our TikTok here: www.tiktok.com/@scorchmarker/video/6903967873073564934?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 I hope this helps :)
Felt is a great idea to try! We haven't experimented with it yet, maybe give it a try and let us know how it turns out? The Scorch Marker does work on canvas, but seemed to burn through cotton, so I'm worried the heat gun may damage felt.
We have actually specially designed our own heat gun to be used with the Scorch Marker. It's 1500-watts, comes with its own fine tip nozzle, and is guaranteed to work with our marker. You can find it in our store here: scorchmarker.com/collections/shop-now/products/heat-gun-1500-watt?variant=42852533240058
I bought one of these and have shaken it way more than 30 seconds, more like 5 minutes, and I can only get a watery color and not the goldfish brown it seems to be in all the videos. Any suggestions??
hey andrea! its a local east coast wood that grows fast, small and straight. we have it grown, cut and sanded because it works BEST with our scorch marker. we really like the look of the bark too
I used the Scorch Marker on some hard maple recently with a stencil and ended up with a lot of bleeding. I know you mention minimal liquid and sanding to 500 grit, but is there anything else I should know before trying again to prevent the bleeding? Also, I ordered my marker from Amazon and the liquid was not red, should that be a concern?
Hey Bryant, We have a whole blog post with lots of tips on achieving clean, crisp lines every time. You can read it here: scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time I hope this helps 🔥
I purchased heat gun and marker, used it for first time a few days ago. The only thing that I'm upset about is the marker area in some places bleed. What did I do wrong 🤔
Oh no, Willette! Did you sand your wood prior to applying the Scorch Marker? We recommend sanding to at least 500-grit to prevent any bleeding. We also have an entire blog post with tips on getting crisp lines every single time. You can read it here: scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time I hope this helps! Happy crafting 🔥
I bought wooden coasters from Walmart. I tried the scorch marker pro marker & did not have luck with it. My heat gun only goes as high as 1040 degrees. Is that my problem? Thanks!!
Your heat gun should definitely be hot enough!! Try applying it for just a little longer, and holding the gun about 6-inches from your craft. Sometimes, it can take up to 3-5 minutes for the design to reach the temp where it burns 🔥
After sanding with 500 grit, I tried it out and the tip wasn't find enough for a mountain outline and it bled into the grains. Any ideas or suggestions?
I've noticed the wood you use makes a big difference. The harder the wood the less it will bleed. I had no issues on oak rounds, but it bled loads on softwood ply, CLS/framing timber etc...
Sanding is key. Another great thing to try is to dab the tip of your marker on a paper towel before applying it to your wood to help soak up any excess liquid. We actually have a blog post with some additional tips and tricks you can try to get crisp, clean lines every time. You can read it here: scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time
I tried scorch market to make Christmas ornaments this year. It did make it easier to burn. But I had A huge problem with it bleeding in the wood grain. Any suggestions to keep from doing this?
The marker typically allows us to create 5 LARGE projects, or 12-15 smaller projects, like the wood slices. A little bit of liquid really goes a long way :)
Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, at this time we only ship within the United States. We hope to broaden our shipping horizons in the near future.
Bamboo is a soft wood, so it is admittedly more difficult to work with when using the Scorch Marker. We recommend you sand soft woods, like bamboo and pine to 1000-grit to help create the smoothest surface possible. This will totally minimize your chances of bleeding! Hope this helps 🔥
Hey there!! The Scorch Marker is totally food-safe and non-toxic, making it perfect for cutting boards, wooden spoons, and more! There is a slight odor emitted during the burning process, but that's just the wood itself burning. We do recommend going through the heating process in a well-ventilated area. I hope this helps :) Happy crafting! 🔥
Yep!! But, it doesn't seem to show up very vibrantly. Here's a video of us trying it out on cork: www.tiktok.com/@scorchmarker/video/6935132612222586118?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
The better question is what grain type works best. We prefer to use the marker on end grain, like wood slices or cookies, but if you can’t do that then go for anything. The burn will always show up better on lighter colored woods. Cheap, rough craft wood is the worst choice. We suggest using woods like basswood, sourwood, pine, aspen, poplar, oak, or even walnut.
Magic! Haha, just kidding :) It's because we use a special wood-burning solution in our markers that causes a chemical reaction when exposed to high heat.
@@dragonlord0666 yes, the liquid makes the wood where it is burn fast enough that you don’t need to hold the heat on the wood long enough for non-marked areas to catch on fire. Also, you keep the heat gun moving so no one area gets hot enough to start burning.
I bought one a little while back. My initial thought was “hell yeah, this should be interesting!”. I was doing a lot of wood burnings at the time. A LOT! 😆 I ended up getting the wire tip burner (best way to go for wood burners). I felt that maybe the pen could be used in my work, and possibly give my burnings a cooler look. Or, that it could fill in big spaces faster, or easier. Fast forward… it’s “ok”. Maybe it hyped myself up too much for the results I got, but it just wasn’t for me. I think of myself as artistically inclined, so a wood burner isn’t giving me the issues that this guy was saying. I understand… he’s selling a product. I also like to give ppl my honest opinion with a review. Im a review person… I look up reviews for purchases of items that I’m not too sure about. My likes are: it’s pretty quick, and don’t have to buy a a wood burner. Just the marker and a $20 heat gun. It could also be used to fix or redo parts of a burned piece you’re doing, without whipping out the wood burner (you still have to whip out the heat gun). My dislikes are: Even with blotting or dabbing the tips with a paper towel, the marker still will bleed into the porous wood. That will have to end result of your lines not being crisp and could ultimately mess the piece up and just flat out not look good. I think it’s a cool novelty item to show your friends. It’s not that expensive, so, why not? Right? All in all, I say out of a scale 1 to 10, I’d give it a 5.5.
We appreciate your honest feedback!
I’m not ready for another craft project, but if I was I certainly would try it. I’m writing because ur a good teacher, explained so well, even safety precautions. U, are also handsome ( I’m a 73 year old lady I,can say that) just don’t tell ur wife. Thanks again, good video.
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Dianna!!
If you ever decide to give the Scorch Marker a try - enjoy 20% off on our website with the code 'ilovestencils'
This scorch marker is no joke, I love how easy and well it works. It makes a gorgeous smooth burn, unlike a wood burner that changes with the grain in the wood, woodburners can be very inconsistent and frustrating. Thanks for the tutorial xoxo Sandy
thank you sandy!
the point of wood burning is to get the feeling of the burn there not supposed to be smooth..
What kind of wood do you have to use?
Hi Evan! I found your channel while getting information on setting up my home based business. Who knew that a product you mentioned on your channel would be a solution for my new business...Thank you so much!
We're so happy to hear that, Tammy!!!
We'd love to learn more about how the Scorch Marker helped with your business 🔥🔥
This is the most wholesome video I’ve ever seen. I wanted some tips for using the scorch marker and I left also feeling excited 🥰
Sarah, that makes us so happy to hear!!!
Thanks so much for the feedback 🔥
Agree 💯
I used the Scortch Marker for teh first time yesterday. I did use a crafting heat gun because, frankly, it is what I had and I had not viewed this video. It worked fin for me but, as you said, I needed to hold it over the marker longer than I expected. I am definitely going to try it with stencils
Wow - that's so cool to know that a crafting heat gun worked with your design! Are you still in need of a high-power heat gun? Would you be open to giving ours a try? If so, send us an email with your address to savannah@scorchmarker.com and we'll hook you up 🔥
I just started my own crafting to sell and this is life changing. I have a wood burner kit to do by hand and after seeing this, I probably wont go back to using the kit unless I want to do some things for fun. This is amazing.
We're so happy that you love the Scorch Marker, Rachel!! 🔥
I love this marker recently bought one. I made a bench for my parents that passed away. The market did a wonderful job on the lettering I added to the wood bench. Definitely will buy more. Thank you for your time with the video.
We're so happy to hear that, Kim!! Thanks so much for the support 🔥
LOVE that it’s USA made!
Always and forever 🇺🇸
I love word burning projects and this is amazing! Thanks for a great product and crafting tutorial.
You are so welcome!
Don't like it
Great video, I just bought one before Christmas in the UK, just tried it today to do two numbers with stencils, I got quite bad bleeding but after now watching this I realise probably didn't shake it enough and applied too much liquid lesson learned
Sanding is also incredibly important to preventing bleeding! Have you been able to get a better result with your Scorch Marker? 🔥
@@ScorchMarker yes I did better on my 2nd attempt thank you
Evan's out here grinding. Be good to future you.
thanks kevin :)
@@ScorchMarker Anytime Brother
So how is Current You?
Cool, cool, cool. Very good video and Website, thank you! I already order one marker for me. Best wishes from Germany
Thank you very much!
Oh my goodness I’m gonna get one. Ty so much for making this video. I can’t wait.
Have ya tried it yet?
Cool invention, just started to use and I love it! Thank you
Awesome!! Glad you like it!
are there refills for the "pen"? Is the "liquid" sold by the jar?
not yet! but soon! do you need some? dm us on instagram
Waiting for mine to arrive so excited!!!
We hope you love your Scorch Marker!! 🔥
My mind is awash with rivulets of inspiration of where this could be cool...
The possibilities are def endless. Check out our website to learn more scorchmarker.com/
Awesome!
Wow I just learned about this and I am so glad I did!! Can’t wait to order one and give a try!!
We hope you love the Scorch Marker!! Please reach out if you have any questions 🔥
Great tip for a great product! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
every place is really proud of your marker to the tune of almost 20 dollars or more.....I will keep doing it manually
We frequently run sales on our website so keep your eye out!! 🔥
Do you need to seal it with anything after? I was wondering if it would hold up if it was on a cutting board after washing.
Yes, we always seal our crafts designed to be used around food with a food-safe finish, like Odie's Oil or Shellac. That keeps the design waterproof and protected :)
Available in stores and online. Got mine from Amazon.
wow you have a wondervul video about SCORCH MARKER TUTORIAL.. one for you onee for me
Glad you liked it
So just to beat a dead horse and be COMPLETELY SURE, non toxic does not equal food safe, so is it FOR SURE food safe as well as non toxic? Also, I bought some pretty thin small boards on amazon to use for charcuterie type display, will that thin wood be ok to apply the amount of heat needed? I am planning to use my butane torch? TIA for your reply! GREAT video.
FOR SURE food safe!!
Also, you should be good on those charcuterie boards. If you deal with any bowing, just flip the board around and heat the other side too :)
Happy crafting!
Can you stain the wood after you’re done heating your design?
yes!
I really like it
Thank you Rose :-)
So after using the scorch maker can i use a stain on the wood? Or should i stain the wood first? Also are your markers available in stores? You had me at made in America. Thank you.
I found it at Michael’s!
Always stain, seal, or paint on the wood AFTER you've finished burning!
And yes, the Scorch Marker can be found at Michael's and JoAnn's craft stores 🔥
This is so cool thanks for sharing, love to give this a try what heat gun do you recommend can you give me the name of the one you use and we’re you can get it ❤️
seekone on amazon
ditto. Do you offer the liquid in bulk? For larger projects.
Not at the moment - but keep your eyes peeled :)
We've got lots of new products coming out very, very soon! 🔥
Hi there! How about applying the Scorch marker to the raised part of rubber stamps then stamping your wood? Would this ruin the stamp if you wash up after or no? Thanks!
Great idea! I don't think the liquid would alter or harm the rubber at all! We're getting ready to release a new bulk formula that would be perfect for experimenting 🔥
I love this idea, thank you x ❤
So do you suggest a vinyl stencil instead of a mylar stencil? I've been trying to use a mylar one and my lines bleed. Even though I even use a stencil adhesive. After watching your video, I'm wondering if I may be using too much liquid which is contributing to the bleed. Also, does the wood type matter? I'm just using cheap common board wood from home depot.
Yes, absolutely the vinyl stencils do work well. I also recommend blotting the excess ink as you go. The quality of wood does play a big part in the outcome of your project. We suggest using woods like basswood, sourwood, pine, aspen, poplar, oak, or even walnut. You might have trouble with dark woods like purple heart, ebony, and wenge. However, it will work great on all woods sold at craft and hobby stores.
If the wood is smooth already like a cutting board store bought, do you still need to sand prior to using marker?
We still recommend sanding store-bought wood!
Lots of wood comes with knicks and scrapes in it that can soak up the Scorch Marker liquid and cause it to bleed. Running some 500-grit over your piece will help prevent any of that from happening!
Happy crafting 🔥
When you heated the poplar block, was it real time or sped up? It seemed a lot faster than any result I have had on thicker blocks. I'm using a 1500 watt gun and heat till the wood is hot enough to burn you if you touch it.
we speed it up. but your heat source plays a big factor
I've had great results but afterwards the wood split..should I soak the wood first?
We definitely don't recommend soaking the wood!
Try holding your heat gun a little further from your craft (about 6 inches) and applying the heat in a sweeping motion. This should help prevent one area of the wood from getting too hot and splitting
I recently bought this marker, but haven't tried it..... YET! I am looking forward to trying it. Have you tried using it on a wood piece has been painted with acrylic paint??
Wood that has been previously painted or treated releases dangerous fumes when heated. Before ever using your Scorch Marker on painted, treated, or stained wood, it’s important to sand away the finish or chemicals. Scorch Marker liquid must contact raw wood in order to work.
can you use this on a cutting board that already possible has a coating on the wood?
No! Wood that has been previously painted or treated releases dangerous fumes when heated. Before ever using your Scorch Marker on painted, treated, or stained wood, it’s important to sand away the finish or chemicals. Scorch Marker liquid must contact raw wood in order to work.
@@ScorchMarker thank you for getting back to me
I have found woods are different. What about the bleeding on design if using stencil. Any help or thoughts?
Hey there!
Thanks for reaching out!!
The best tips we have for preventing bleeding are to start by sanding your wood. We recommend that you always sand to at least 500-grit to help create a smooth surface and prevent bleeding.
Another great thing to try is to dab the tip of your marker on a paper towel before applying it to your wood to help soak up any excess liquid.
We actually have a blog post with some additional tips and tricks you can try to get crisp, clean lines every time. You can read it here:
scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time
I hope this helps :)
Happy crafting 🔥
If I have to sand a cutting board to use the marker do I have to reseal it?
i would recommend it. we use a cutting board oil like this one to re-seal so its safe to eat off: scorchmarker.com/products/scorch-marker-wood-finishing-oil
Could the liquid be used with a brush? My wooden dolls need very fine details and I was wondering if the tip on these might not be fine enough. Have ordered one anyway to check it out!
the tip will probably be too large. I would recommend using your own brush + our liquid
@@ScorchMarker thank you for getting back to me so quickly, I can't wait to try this product, it will save so much time. It might be an idea to offer the liquid in small bottles or pots for people who need to do very fine details.
Do you need the cone attachment at the end of the heat gun? Also is 1500 watts enough?
No you don't need the cone it just helps focus the heat to the area you are applying it. Yes 1500 watts is perfect!
Hi there could I paint over the scotched areas? Or would that require a sealant before?
You can paint over them, no sealant required.
Does the burn penetrate into the surface of the wood? Does it produce any char that can rub off? I'm wanting to be able to burn a little bit into the surface like the effect with lichtenberg burning using high voltage and electrolyte solution.
The Scorch Marker burns the first few layers of the wood, but doesn't result in an engraving - it also doesn't tend to produce much char. I hope this helps! 🔥
It works in the oven too. 350or higher
Is it possible to get different shades in the wood using this? I feel like it would only make one tone of burn, if I need to shade something do I need to pull out my actual wood burning tool?
Hey there!
The more heat you apply, the darker the burn.
So you can definitely achieve a gradient/shaded effect by applying less heat to certain areas of your craft.
I hope this helps :)
Does the amount of time between drawing with the marker and heating the wood factor in? Like do you need to heat immediately?
you dont! you can apply heat days later and it will still work! but we recommend right away
@@ScorchMarker how about a few hours? I'm thinking about doing this for a guest book, have guests sign a piece of wood, and, for safety purposes, using the heat gun after the party.
@@kellyhunt6087he said days so I’m sure hours would be fine
This looks great! Question for you though ... I created a sign using a regular wood burner that I then finished with a polycrylic because I hung it outdoors. The sign is fading after just a few months outdoors. Do you think I could use your product to go over the sign I've already created? Or would that not work because of the clear finish I put on?
Unfortunately, the polycrylic would probably prevent the liquid inside the Scorch Marker from coming into contact with the wood fibers and burning them. We usually recommend that you use raw unfinished wood with the Scorch Marker 🔥
Does it work on hardwoods? Walnut, maple, etc?
yes. my personal favorite is walnut. but it also works on maple
The one question I have which you didn't cover is if I use a stencil do I have to let the marker dry totally before I remove the stencil off my board? I want to do projects that I might be able to sell eventually so I guess I need to know this answer first. I have the pen and want to attempt my first project with a stencil, but hesitating because of my question of removal?
The marker does not need to completely dry however we do recommend dabbing any excess fluid from your project before applying heat.
i bought some to try but tested on wood and it looked like a black sharpie! i tested both and they looked the same. can you explain what the difference is between burning and a sharpie which both look identical and sand off the same. these are more expensive than sharpies so i would like to know what the difference would be on materials please
A chemical reaction takes place in the wood between the Scorch Marker liquid and your heat source. This results in a smooth burn into the first few layers of the wood whereas a sharpie is just on the surface. Also depending on the amount of heat applied you can give different effects to the wood.
Do you have to let the ink dry before you pull off the stencil
We do recommend dabbing any excess liquid off your wood before removing the stencil to avoid bleeding.
When I use my stencils, it bleeds. I really want this to work since I have to make some signs. I think I had used Pine and some other woods for practice. Maybe it is me and my stencils? Any suggestions?
Are you sanding the wood prior to placing your stencils and using the markers? When you place the stencil make sure you are firmly pressing it down and smoothing it out to make sure there are not any gaps or air bubbles.
I bought a heat gun just for this and am trying for first time. What number should heat gun be set on because mine has high and low but also has numbers?
A heat gun that is at least 1500-watts is recommended for crafting with the Scorch Marker. Allow it to preheat in a safe place before using.
Buen día como puedo conseguir ese producto yo vivo en Chihuahua México espero su respuestas
Debería poder obtenerlos en Amazon a través del enlace del mensaje anterior.
What about smell or smoke. I don’t see smoke so is it a heat activated dye?
Yes. The fluid within the marker reacts to heat.
Can I stain the wood BEFORE using the Scortch Marker or does it have to be AFTERWARD?
Seals and stains should always be applied AFTER!
The reason for this is because the high heat can damage and ruin stains applied before you've finished burning
Can you put it out side for a sign,or will it weather
You can totally put it outside!! The most important thing to keep your design protected and long lasting is to seal it. We offer a wood finish with this purpose in mind in our store. You can find it here:
scorchmarker.com/collections/shop-now/products/scorch-marker-wood-finishing-oil
I tried using a laser engraver, but doesn’t seem to work out for me. This scorch marker might be the number one thing for me.
You will love it. Laser engravers can be challenging to use. This is fun, easy and safe.
How do you keep the wood from burning where the marker is not at? Is it my heat gun not hot enough? And it seems to take forever and not as quick as what ur video is showing. What am i doing wrong?
Was trying to burn on a cedar Cigarbox.
Hey Christina,
It sounds like you might be holding the heat gun a little too close to your craft! We recommend holding your heat gun at least 6 inches from the wood, and applying the heat by using a sweeping motion.
I hope this helps :)
Happy crafting!
Do you have to treat the wood before or you burn and what do you treat it with?
Don't treat the wood!
We recommend that the Scorch Marker only be used over raw, untreated wood. However, it is important to sand to at least 500-grit before using the Scorch Marker, as this helps prevent bleeding lines and edges.
I hope this helps 🔥
Does this work on painted wood?
it will not. it needs to be raw wood.
I have some lovely English Ash, a LOT of AMERICAN White Oak and a lump of Horse Chestnut oh and some Hazel as well. Apart from the American White Oak the other timber is green. (the most recent is the Engish Ash which I got from a village a few miles away from a felled tree.) I want to do simple wood slice type items and also tea light/candle holders, plaques, signs, stuff like that. Do I need to dry the wood out, ( I can do that with an electric oven because I dont need big pieces of wood) or could I just do stuff from fresh wood eg the Ash particularly.
I think drying the wood would produce the best results. Green wood tends to smoke a lot when burned, mainly because of the moisture content, so this could affect your overall result.
Thanks so much for the question!
Happy crafting 🔥
For the vinyl stencil, do y’all recommend permanent 651, removable 631 or the blue stencil vinyl? TIA.
We love the blue stencil vinyl the best because it doesn't cause damage to the wood! 🔥
hi i tried to use the marker and it looks ok. i did not sand it though, i thought the cutting board i had is ok to do it. i will do that but the problem i have is that around the area that i was burning, the surrounding area tends to have some graying of the wood. I used a heat gun with out that the tip. That could be the problem, do you think? please let me know what heat gun I have to use? any recommendation on the brand? please I need help. i thank you.
The heat gun tip definitely helps when concentrating the heat to one location!! You should also make sure to hold the heat gun at least 6-inches from your craft and always keep it moving in a sweeping motion. If you do still get greying or hot spots, you can always sand around the edges to clean them up :)
Can you link the heat gun? Is it on Amazon? I would rather do wood burning on my bottle openers instead of paint and put vinyl stickers on it.
I don’t know what kind it is, I see soldering guns, heat guns for crafts. I just don’t know which one to get for a first time user.
This heat gun is the SeekOne 1800-watt - and yes, it's on Amazon!
But, we've since released our own heat gun that actually works better with the Scorch Marker. You can find it here:
scorchmarker.com/collections/shop-now/products/heat-gun-1500-watt
I hope this helps 🔥
What heatgun are you using?
This is the 1800-watt heat gun by SeekOne! You can find it on Amazon 🔥
What temperature did you set your heat gun to?
maximum. we preheat and apply it hot and fast while always moving
Hi I've just tried this as my markers just arrived. I was so excited but they didn't work. I watched your tutorial and did exactly what you did . My letters stayed orange and the wood behind went dark ! Please help
This is definitely frustrating!
"Hot spots", or areas of browned wood that are NOT part of your design are definitely not desired with the Scorch Marker.
Thankfully, these can be prevented and removed in case they do occur.
For prevention, we recommend holding your heat gun at least 6 inches from your craft. Apply the heat in a sweeping motion, moving continuously to prevent one area of the wood from getting too hot.
For removing these darkened areas, we recommend simply sanding them away. You can see a tutorial for this on our TikTok here:
www.tiktok.com/@scorchmarker/video/6903967873073564934?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
I hope this helps :)
If it's safe for the skin, exactly what is in it that causes burn. It looks like an invisible ink that comes to life with heat.
its not safe for skin. the heat that triggers the reaction will burn your skin :(
Hi there. I was wondering if the Scorch Marker can be used on fabric such as a felt hat? Thanking you from Australia 🇦🇺
Felt is a great idea to try! We haven't experimented with it yet, maybe give it a try and let us know how it turns out?
The Scorch Marker does work on canvas, but seemed to burn through cotton, so I'm worried the heat gun may damage felt.
What is the heat hun that you use ? Mine does not seem to be strong enough and the battery runs out too fast .
We have actually specially designed our own heat gun to be used with the Scorch Marker.
It's 1500-watts, comes with its own fine tip nozzle, and is guaranteed to work with our marker.
You can find it in our store here:
scorchmarker.com/collections/shop-now/products/heat-gun-1500-watt?variant=42852533240058
Can I use my heat press?
yes, but please use caution. I havent tested it myself
I bought one of these and have shaken it way more than 30 seconds, more like 5 minutes, and I can only get a watery color and not the goldfish brown it seems to be in all the videos. Any suggestions??
Oh no!!! Did you ever get help with this issue?
What is sour wood?
hey andrea! its a local east coast wood that grows fast, small and straight. we have it grown, cut and sanded because it works BEST with our scorch marker. we really like the look of the bark too
Is it Ammonium Chloride based?
it used to be, but not anymore! we made it even better
2nd question. Is a hardwood recommended over softwood?
nope. love using walbut and oak. it depends on the grain structure mostly
I used the Scorch Marker on some hard maple recently with a stencil and ended up with a lot of bleeding. I know you mention minimal liquid and sanding to 500 grit, but is there anything else I should know before trying again to prevent the bleeding? Also, I ordered my marker from Amazon and the liquid was not red, should that be a concern?
Hey Bryant,
We have a whole blog post with lots of tips on achieving clean, crisp lines every time. You can read it here:
scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time
I hope this helps 🔥
I purchased heat gun and marker, used it for first time a few days ago. The only thing that I'm upset about is the marker area in some places bleed. What did I do wrong 🤔
Oh no, Willette!
Did you sand your wood prior to applying the Scorch Marker?
We recommend sanding to at least 500-grit to prevent any bleeding.
We also have an entire blog post with tips on getting crisp lines every single time. You can read it here: scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time
I hope this helps!
Happy crafting 🔥
I bought wooden coasters from Walmart. I tried the scorch marker pro marker & did not have luck with it. My heat gun only goes as high as 1040 degrees. Is that my problem? Thanks!!
Your heat gun should definitely be hot enough!! Try applying it for just a little longer, and holding the gun about 6-inches from your craft. Sometimes, it can take up to 3-5 minutes for the design to reach the temp where it burns 🔥
@@ScorchMarker Thank you!!!!! It worked!
After sanding with 500 grit, I tried it out and the tip wasn't find enough for a mountain outline and it bled into the grains. Any ideas or suggestions?
I've noticed the wood you use makes a big difference. The harder the wood the less it will bleed. I had no issues on oak rounds, but it bled loads on softwood ply, CLS/framing timber etc...
Sanding is key. Another great thing to try is to dab the tip of your marker on a paper towel before applying it to your wood to help soak up any excess liquid.
We actually have a blog post with some additional tips and tricks you can try to get crisp, clean lines every time. You can read it here:
scorchmarker.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-crisp-lines-with-your-scorch-marker-every-time
Would this be food safe??? Like if I wanted to burn a design on cutting board?
Totally food safe!
However, we always recommend sealing your crafts to keep them waterproof and protected from scraping 🔥
I tried scorch market to make Christmas ornaments this year. It did make it easier to burn. But I had A huge problem with it bleeding in the wood grain. Any suggestions to keep from doing this?
Make sure to sand before burning!!
We recommend that you sand all pieces to at least 500-grit to prevent any type of bleeding.
I hope this helps 🔥
@@ScorchMarker Thanks! I will give that A try.
Made in America 🇺🇸 where do I order?
Yes!!!
www.scorchmarker.com 🔥
How long will the marker, on an average
The marker typically allows us to create 5 LARGE projects, or 12-15 smaller projects, like the wood slices. A little bit of liquid really goes a long way :)
Can I get these in the UK?
Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, at this time we only ship within the United States. We hope to broaden our shipping horizons in the near future.
How does it work with bamboo?
Bamboo is a soft wood, so it is admittedly more difficult to work with when using the Scorch Marker. We recommend you sand soft woods, like bamboo and pine to 1000-grit to help create the smoothest surface possible. This will totally minimize your chances of bleeding!
Hope this helps 🔥
Can you use a torch? My heat gun isn't hot enough
Yep!!!
The Scorch Marker works great with a torch 🔥
A Dónde lo puede pedir por Amazon, o Mercado Libre.
Aquí está el enlace a nuestra tienda de Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/ScorchMarker/page/5573C2B0-4F51-475F-B755-107BD925891F?ref_=ast_bln
Does this work well for wood that's going to contain food in it? Such as pies and cookies? Does it omit odors?
Thanks.
Hey there!!
The Scorch Marker is totally food-safe and non-toxic, making it perfect for cutting boards, wooden spoons, and more!
There is a slight odor emitted during the burning process, but that's just the wood itself burning. We do recommend going through the heating process in a well-ventilated area.
I hope this helps :)
Happy crafting! 🔥
@@ScorchMarker thanks for the reply! This sounds so great!
Can the scorch marker be used on bone? My aunt is a taxidermist
We've actually never tried it on bone before!! If you do give it a shot, please let us know how it turns out 🔥
Does this work on cork as well?
Yep!! But, it doesn't seem to show up very vibrantly.
Here's a video of us trying it out on cork:
www.tiktok.com/@scorchmarker/video/6935132612222586118?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Hi! Will it work on mdf board?
The better question is what grain type works best. We prefer to use the marker on end grain, like wood slices or cookies, but if you can’t do that then go for anything. The burn will always show up better on lighter colored woods. Cheap, rough craft wood is the worst choice. We suggest using woods like basswood, sourwood, pine, aspen, poplar, oak, or even walnut.
@@ScorchMarker thanks! Yeah i have some pine wood but would like to try if mdf if fine. I guess well see once I try your product. More power!
What is weeding?
removing pieces of the stencil you dont want
How do you use a stencil with it?
Great question!
Here's an awesome video example where we used a stencil with the Scorch Marker:
czcams.com/users/shortsJOvN0dDKFN0
So you put ammonium chloride in a pen ?
we used to. but not anymore. we've made a ton of positive changes since the first version!
Is it a must to apply the heat right after using the scorch marker on the wood??? Or i can heat the wood hours after I’ve used the marker?
You can apply heat days later and it’ll still work
It's perfectly fine to apply heat whenever you're ready (whether that's 1 minute or 1 month afterwards)
Could you do a light whitewash paint over top of this?
Absolutely!
@@ScorchMarker we did it and it came out great.
Is it safe to use on a cutting board
yes it is!
how does the heat gun not burn the rest of the wood?
Magic!
Haha, just kidding :)
It's because we use a special wood-burning solution in our markers that causes a chemical reaction when exposed to high heat.
so your Magic lowers the woods resistance to heat to make it burn quicker than the wood where there is no Magic?
@@dragonlord0666 yes, the liquid makes the wood where it is burn fast enough that you don’t need to hold the heat on the wood long enough for non-marked areas to catch on fire. Also, you keep the heat gun moving so no one area gets hot enough to start burning.