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Big-sized jewelry boxes that are handmade make great gifts for wife. A number of such organizers that are decorated with veneer make for superb gifts. There are different kinds of veneers based on the way the wood is cut.
Rotary cut veneers are sliced on a lathe where logs are constantly spinning. Plain sliced veneers are where half of a log is sliced off in parallel layers producing a number of grain variations. In quarter-cut veneers the log’s rings are sliced at a 90 degree angle for a striped grain, and in rift cut veneers at a 15 degree angle to their growth rings for a look known as fletching.
Veneers have a vast history and many different uses associated with it. The late 1600s to 1700s is what is known as the walnut period which saw several veneers being made from walnut trees, laburnum, tulipwood and even olive. These were quite thick and cut on the grain producing a straight effect.
Oystershell veneers were a style introduced in the latter half of 17th century in Holland that made use of the branches of trees. Post 1745, Burr veneers made of mahogany were quite the rage in England. In some cases wood is damaged from lopping.
This causes malformations on the grain and wafer thin mahogany veneers made of these were extremely popular in the Victorian period. In olden times, several different kinds of wood were used for veneers one of which was the Amboyna. This wood is native to the East Indies and was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries for entire surfaces as well as what is known as cross banding.
Beech was another largely used wood that came with flecked grains and was popular in the Georgian period. Woods like Cedar, Cherry, and Chestnut were used for their range in color tones. So much so that Cherry wood was used in American Queen Anne as well as Chippendale furniture back then.
Chestnut was predominantly used in the 18th century French provincial styles of décor. Besides the different kinds of wood used in veneers, there are a number of styles that one can choose from too. Raw wood veneers are made from exotic wood and are available in a range of grains.
These veneers can be used either way on a flat surface, making best use of both sides. The wood however goes through a transformation in terms of make-up once the finish is applied to it. The most expensive veneers are the backed ones that come reinforced with different materials to increase their strength and flexibility.
The backing material will be fixed to one side of the veneer and once done, can be used on flat as well as curved surfaces adding to its versatility. The least expensive are the rotary veneers because of how easy it is to make them. Wood workers prefer to saw wood in their shops and make their own veneers.
Since this is done in their workshops, the veneers are often thick from the manual cutting. Laminate veneers are a result of many thin layers being put together to make on comprehensive piece. These are flexible and can be used in a number of ways.
Veneers are used extensively in decorative art forms like marquetry and in the creation of several products. Taking into consideration their flexibility, they can be used to make anything from large furniture items to delicate cases for jewelry as well. Having a marquetry decorated piece with wood veneers can truly mean having a priceless possession.
This article was written by Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes feature evocative wood art designs, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!
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