Oak is known as the king of the forest, and when it comes to natural wood veneers, it surely must hold the same title, with so many choices and stunning finishes to catch the eye.
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Sarah Mac
Following on with our timber spotlight series, we’re taking a look this time at captivating chestnut and elegant elm, both of which make stunningly attractive veneers suitable for high end joinery and cabinetry.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, we’re taking a look this time at the beauty of beech, and the charm of cherry and how these lovely trees both make the perfect natural wood veneers.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, this time around we are taking a look into the versatility of ash and birch as natural wood veneers. And how beautiful they are!
We thought it would be interesting to take a look at the different trees and their many veneers, starting with two much admired favourites: mahogany and maple.
Seeing as ‘that’ TV advert has not gone away, we’re having another go at dispelling the myths that have got themselves attached to wood veneers over the years.
For those who are interested to learn the differences between natural wood veneers and their man-made counterparts, we thought it might be beneficial to set out the main differences between the two.
Have you ever wondered why certain trees are used in furniture making and others are not? Why some make great veneers and others don’t? Read on to find out!
Last month we explored the beauty of crotch and burr veneers which produce striking swirly patterns featuring unique features. Continuing the theme of presenting something special to those who wish to add distinctive appeal to their creations or significantly enhance the allure or even value of a piece, this month we’re taking a look at figured veneers.
When producing real wood veneers, four main sections of the tree are used: the stump, the trunk, the crotch and the burr. Whilst crotch and burr veneer can be a challenge to work with, the results of expert veneer matching and finishing are often nothing short of spectacular.
