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scorchmarker.com
Scorch Marker is an innovative brand specializing in heat-activated wood burning tools, including their signature markers and scorch paints. They empower creators, DIYers, and woodworkers to design intricate wood-burning projects effortlessly without the need for traditional, dangerous heated tools.
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Why we feature it
- Heat-activated liquid wood burning technology
- Available in marker and paint formats
- Works on wood, paper, cardboard, and denim
- Made in the USA
At a glance
What we liked, and what we did not
The good
- Safe alternative to traditional hot wood-burning tools
- Allows for extremely precise and sharp lines using stencils
- Made with non-toxic, safe formulas
- Excellent for family crafts and both beginners or pros
Worth knowing
- Requires a heat gun (at least 1000W) for optimal results, which is an extra tool to buy
- Bleeding can occur if too much product is applied or wood isn't properly sanded
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10 pieces we would start with. Each one opens on scorchmarker.com's own site.
Limited editionWood Ornament Kit - Makes 30 Ornaments - Complete Kit
A guided holiday wood-burning kit designed to make up to 30 natural wood-slice ornaments. It brings together the main materials for preparing, decorating and finishing the ornaments; a compatible heat gun is required but is not included.
$129.99
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Limited editionLimited Edition Holiday Scalloped Cutting Board Kit - Acacia Wood (12x12") - Complete Kit
A holiday-themed guided project kit for creating a wood-burned design on a scalloped cutting board. The kit combines a wood board, seasonal stencils, Scorch products and application supplies; the customer needs to provide a heat gun.
$139.99
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Treats for Santa Cutting Board Kit - Choose Your Wood
A Christmas Eve cutting-board project kit built around a reusable Treats for Santa stencil with labeled spaces for milk, cookies and carrots. Buyers can select a 10-inch round hardwood board in cherry, maple or walnut.
$129.99
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Cozy Christmas Cutting Board Kit - Choose Your Wood
A guided holiday cutting-board kit featuring a reusable Cozy Christmas winter-scene stencil. Customers can choose a cherry, maple or walnut hardwood board and use the included Scorch products and tools to create the design.
$129.99
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Build Your Own Custom Cutting Board Kit
A customizable guided project kit that lets buyers choose the hardwood cutting-board species and reusable mesh stencil. The remaining preparation, burning and finishing supplies are bundled for a personalized cutting-board project.
$139.99
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Pro Toolkit
A more comprehensive wood-burning toolkit intended for makers who want flexibility for advanced designs, workshops, craft sales or frequent projects. The set includes six core tools and supplies but does not include a heat gun.
$99.99
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Creator Toolkit
A curated wood-burning bundle for crafters who want more creative flexibility than a basic starter set. It is designed for experimenting with stencils, fill designs, lettering and custom artwork.
$69.99
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Starter Toolkit
An entry-level wood-burning toolkit for first-time crafters, DIY hobbyists and gift makers. It groups the core Scorch products and basic brushes to help beginners try the process without selecting every supply individually.
$39.99
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Wood Pre-Treatment - 3 Pack - Guarantee Crisp Lines
A three-pack of wood pre-treatment designed to condition the wood surface before applying a Scorch Marker or Scorch Paint design. The brand says it helps balance wood pores for more even absorption and cleaner-looking lines.
$49.99
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Scorch Paint - 3 Pack - Heat Activated Wood Burning Paint
A three-pack of heat-activated wood-burning paint. The paint is applied to the design and then heated to reveal the burn; the official product page highlights stencil compatibility and a beginner-friendly workflow.
$49.99
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