How To Use A Branding Iron On Wood

Branding the wood.

How to use a branding iron on wood. How cool is it to be able to put your own makers mark on something you make. First youll need a relatively simple logo or signature. You may want to practice on some scrap wood before using your good wood.

Laura Kampf shows you a handy flexible inexpensive way to brand wood without needing to buy a branding iron. In this video I show how to use a branding iron. This is especially true because the same branding set up can be used to mark any number of materials.

Youll then need the artwork to be converted to a vector graphic so that your branding iron company can produce the iron. Branding irons can be used with mult. However my preferred method is to use a drill-press attachment mine is from Gearheart Industry.

Once its hot all you do is hold it down press evenly into the wood for just a couple of seconds and remove. If youre applying the branding freehand Ive found the best way is to place the work at typical workbench height hold the iron by the handle at your chest and bend forward using your core rather than your arms as the source of force. Branding irons are not only suitable for metal but can also be used to mark wood plastic and even leather.

The recommended temperature for wood branding is 270 C. A brand is basically a metal stamp that you heat over a fire or stove and then use to scorch an image into your wood. Wood Branding without a Branding Iron.

Branding irons are also easy to use making them ideal solutions for artists or craftspeople looking to quickly make a lasting mark. Keep the lettering and shapes simple with easily definable space between objects. Into an electric outlet and plug your branding iron into your TCU.