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A plain board can look almost alive after a Lichtenberg burn. Dark, branching lines crawl across the grain like lightning, roots, rivers, or frost on glass. That dramatic look is what makes the technique so popular in custom woodworking, but it also comes with a serious warning: traditional Lichtenberg fractal burning uses high-voltage electricity, and it can be deadly. This guide explains what the art form is, why the patterns happen, what safety precautions matter most, and