<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Shocks Functional Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through craftsmanship, electricity, and carefully poured epoxy, ordinary materials are transformed into one-of-a-kind functional art. ]]></description><link>https://www.shocksfunctionalart.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.shocksfunctionalart.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Lichtenberg Fractal Burning Explained Safety Tips Tools and Woodworking Art Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 how the look can...]]></description><link>https://www.shocksfunctionalart.com/post/lichtenberg-fractal-burning-explained-safety-tips-tools-and-woodworking-art-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9754c9453ffbd4125f5f7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:57:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5a168_d56438cb491b45ada8fc72174de3f0dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nate Shockley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>