Exploring a special surface — barking up the wrong tree?

For centuries — raising aesthetic qualities to decorate, this art form is becoming more main-stream.

New technology is allowing thinner and thinner products in surface treatment and application of wood veneers. Many designers are taking veneers to a new level — incorporating laser cuts and appliqués. Pictured: Blip Journal/Treefrog Veneer with Blip domed appliqué.

David R. Webber provides a timeline about when and where veneers started and a fabulous resource for veneer and equipment. When form and function meet furniture and products 3D-veneer.

Resources: Sheerveneer, Oakwoodveneer, and Rockler.

Next project — get woody.

Photo credits: Karl Heine/Blip Journal, David R Webber/Veneer shots

Tagged as: 3D veneer, journals, laser diecutting, treefrog veneer, veneer products, wood surface treatments, wood veneer