Creating a Beautiful Geometric Jewelry Box with Shop-Made Veneer

✨Shop-made veneer is a versatile and beautiful woodworking technique that can be used to create unique designs.

🔨The process involves cutting thin strips of wood and gluing them together to form sheets of veneer.

🎨Geometric patterns can be incorporated into the design by arranging the veneer strips in different directions.

⚙️Once the veneer sheets are assembled, they can be cut and shaped to create various parts for the jewelry box.

🧵The box's interior can be lined with fabric or other materials to add a touch of luxury and protect the jewelry.

What kind of wood is used to make the veneer?

—The woodworker uses jatoba wood to create the veneer strips.

How is the box assembled?

—The box is assembled using glue and brusso hardware for the hinges. Solid maple is used for the corner pieces.

What finish is applied to the box?

—The box is finished with sanding sealer and wipe-on polyurethane for durability. It is then polished with wax for a satin shine.

Can the box be customized?

—Yes, the box can be customized with different wood species, veneer patterns, and fabric liners.

Are there any special tools required for this project?

—Some of the tools used include a table saw, bandsaw, drum sander, and router. However, the project can be adapted to fit the tools you have available.

00:00The video begins with an introduction to geometric shapes and patterns and their use in woodworking.

00:40The woodworker demonstrates the process of making veneers out of jatoba wood using various tools.

02:01The veneers are cut into one-inch strips and arranged in different directions to create a unique pattern.

03:06The woodworker glues the veneer strips to a plywood substrate and trims them down to their final size.

06:32The box is assembled using glue and brusso hardware for the hinges. Solid maple is used for the corner pieces.

08:07The box is sanded, finished with sanding sealer and polyurethane, and polished with wax for a satin shine.

13:37The woodworker creates fabric liners for the box and demonstrates how to install them.

18:48The woodworker applies a final coat of finish to the box and completes the project.