DIY Wood Burning Technique - Shou Sugi Ban 101 Shou Sugi Ban is a DIY Wood Burning Technique. I still get some basic questions about my technique. So I put together a basic tutorial. This tutorial will give the beginning DIY-er the skills to create beautiful finishes using this Wood Burning Technique. So let's bust out the torches, grab our stains and get to work! Cheers!