LICHTENBERG WOOD BURNING
So you want custom? Let´s burn it!
One-of-a-Kind
Finish for Your instrument
Always Unique figures that can´t be copied
Patterns are formed with electricity and achieved figuration varies between different wood species.
Also grain structure plays huge role in the end results. As a general rule - Lighter the grain structure - Better the results.
There is no way to control the figures - I can only define the area for electricity to do its magic.
Flavours of Lichtenberg Finishes
Standard
As a standard Lichtenberg Wood Burning Figures are left natural as they form.
For most stunning and intrigued figuring I recommend using Alder - Luckily it happens to be very nicely balanced tonewise too.
This shade of brown is achieved with nothing but ash that is spread during the figuring process.
If different shade is desired - Wood can be stained normally
Only available with Satin Clear Coat
Shiny Veins on Pale Alder
Wood Burning done the same way as in Standard option
Wood receives "Pale Moon" -treatment to keep it in whiter shade
Part of the Lichtenberg figures are filled with Glitter (or Mica powder) mixed to Epoxy Resin
To achieve that beautiful and strong contrast -
Wood gets Satin Clear Coat & all the veins are High-gloss.
High-Gloss Filled Up
Wood Burning done the same way as in Standard option
Depending on the desired colour it can be beneficially to give Wood "Pale Moon" -treatment to let brighter stains to really shine
All Lichtenberg figures are filled with Glitter (or Mica powder) mixed to Epoxy Resin
Top is sanded flush which happens at the cost of losing some of the smallest details - This can result very devilish looking end-result.
Top is finished with High-Gloss Clear Coat
See the magic in Action...
Lichtenberg Figures with High-Gloss Finish
Upcoming Valkyrie Showcase model after wet sanding & Polishing.
Wood is Spalted Maple which is Stabilized with Epoxy & Mica powders. Multi-Color Stain applied directly to wood.
Shiny Veins on Pale Alder
Video is the only way to get this Finish option to reveal her Glorious Shine
Pictures just doesn´t do justice!
In the making
In this video I am burning Raadotar 7-string Multiscale
