Lichtenberg Figures

Here are two videos about creating Lichtenberg figures in wood, as well as a series of pictures.

Video: Lichtenberg Wood Burning (1:06)


Video: Make Lichtenberg Wood Art Safely (21:14)


Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 1

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 1

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 2

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 2

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 3

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 3

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 4

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 4

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 5

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 5

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 6

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 6

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 7

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 7

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 8

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 8

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 9

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 9

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 10

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 10

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 11

Lichtenberg Figure on Wood 11

It is possible to create beautiful patterns by shocking acrylic, a transparent plastic, with very high voltages.

Video: Huge 2.5 Million Volt Captured Lightning Sculpture Being Discharged (1:09)


Video: Electron-Filled Acrylic Cylinder (0:16)


Video: 3D Lichtenberg Figure in Acrylic (0:41)


Lichtenberg figure created by a power line that fell on the ground.
Lichtenberg Figure - Downed Power Line

Lastly, when humans are struck by lightning, it can create result in Lichtenberg figure scars. Warning: Although these people survived being struck by lightning, the scarring is very extensive.

Lichtenberg Figure Lighting Scars on Neck

Lichtenberg Figure Lightning Scars on Arm