Engraving on wood

[marmak3261]

Welcome @funkyfrogcreativedes. Managing the char or burn residue is something to learn about. There are lots of ways to mitigate it, remove it, or minimize it.

Here is one of many topics where this issue is previously discussed.

Scorch marks, burn marks, etc.?

And there are cleaning methods you can use (vinegar, alcohol, orange pumice hand cleaner) that you can use to remove the resin and stains after the fact.