Veneer projects

September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about home transformations — from big renovations to tiny tweaks — all month. Head over here to see them all!When it comes to mid-century design, you might be most familiar with the avocado green upholstery and tapered teak legs of mid-century modern furniture. But there was another design hit of that era that’s both divisive and poised for a comeback: Brutalism.

Woodworking video: For those unfamiliar with fine woodworking techniques, the word “veneer” conjures up images of cheap throwaway furniture, yet nothing could be further from the truth. In the hands of a skilled woodworker, veneer can be used to produce stunning patterns that would be impossible to achieve with solid wood.

Chris Solar makes a strong geometric pattern more dramatic by outlining parquetry panels with colored epoxy resin.

Geometric Art. Geometric wooden trays that make the perfect gift. Made by Texas Artist, Ryan Renner

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Using a Laser Cutter To Customize Your Keys With all of the time people spend at their personal computers, there is a growing demand for new ways to give these devices a more natural, human touch. One popular solution to complement the cool sheen of the portable computer is to create custom keys and removable keyboard decals. The laser cut and etched example pictured above faithfully recreates the features on the buttons,

If you're going to go curved, you may as well go pretty

The collection is characterised by intricate yet harmonious patterns that capture cultural stories in collaboration with local artisans in a way that resonates with both the people to whom those stories belong and audiences all over the world.

Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.