VQ 26: How do I make a large panel with a burl veneer if I can find a sheet that is large enough?
Many burl and exotic veneers are not easy to find in extra large sizes and with some species, a large sheet sheet is just not possible at all. In many cases, when a large burl veneer is available, it will have voids, bark pockets, and other anomalies so it must be cut down to a size the excludes these “issues”. To accomodate the need for a larger veneer, you’ll need to join several veneers together in a bookmatch or quad match pattern. Learn more about this technique by clicking here. The good news is that bookmatched and quadmatched veneers can yield some incredible imagery and patterns. Check out our “Amazing Bookmatches” page to see what you can accomplish! Jointing two or more veneers together is a fairly simple task but if you need a larger sheet with a minimum of fuss, then consider using a paper-backed veneer which contains multiple veneers joined together in sequence to make a large sheet with a paper backing.
Related Questions
- VQ 22: Is it ok to use a paper backed veneer as the "balance" or backing veneer on a panel if the face veneer is unbacked?
- VQ 26: How do I make a large panel with a burl veneer if I can find a sheet that is large enough?
- VQ 29: If my panel doesn come out right, how do I remove a veneer from the substrate?
