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| Veneer Inlay |
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Transform a plain melamine cabinet using an iron-on timber called Thermo Veneer. For a more interesting effect we used simple inlay in a contrasting colour. There is a variety of timbers available. We chose Tasmanian oak for the body of the cabinet and Tasmanian blackwood for the inlay. On the back of the Thermo Veneer is a rough coating which melts into a strong adhesive.
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Sand over the melamine surface of the cabinet so that the Thermo Veneer will be able to take to the surface. Wipe over the cabinet with methylated spirits to remove any grime or grease.
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Cut the individual veneer pieces to fit over the surfaces of the cabinet.
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Set iron to high and position the veneer over the surface to be covered, allowing approximately 5mm overhang all around for possible shrinkage.
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Start ironing at one corner, then slowly move forward along the grain. Follow immediately behind the iron with a wooden block, applying sufficient pressure.
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As the width of the veneer is 305mm and the width of our cabinet was 392mm, we needed to join two pieces to cover the surface. To join, position the second leaf overlapping approximately 1mm onto the fixed piece.
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When the veneer cools, trim off all surplus veneer and sand the join flat.
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Apply matching Tasmanian oak edge strips over the edge strips of the cabinet. To remove the existing stripping use a hair drier to melt the adhesive. Sand and then iron on the new edging.
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Take the handles off to prepare for the inlay.
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Make a cardboard template for the inlay design by creating your own design or using the flower shape (provided below). Cut the template out with a Stanley knife.
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Position the template over the light veneer and trace the outline onto the surface.
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Cut one of the petals out of the veneer carefully. Don't put too much pressure on the blade when cutting the veneer. First just score the veneer lightly to outline the shape and then go over the lines another three times before the veneer is actually cut out.
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Position the Tasmanian oak with its piece cut out and score directly onto the dark veneer. Then cut the petal out in the same way as above. Tape this petal into place. Repeat steps 11 and 12 so that the full flower shape is cut out.
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Pre-heat the drawer front by running over it with the iron. Using a nail or drill locate the design centre into the middle of the drawer. This will be removed after the veneer has been attached.
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Iron the veneer onto the drawer front, following with a block of wood and carefully removing the tape as you go. Spray on water or metho while the veneer is still hot to replace moisture. When cooled, turn face down and cut around drawer front with a sharp knife to remove any overlap of veneer.
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We replaced the existing handles with pieces of dowel.
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Sand over the cabinet and finish with a clear varnish.
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Materials
Sandpaper
Methylated spirits
Cloth
Block of wood (approx 140mm wide)
Tasmanian ash -
Consolidated Edgings Thermo Veneer
Tasmanian blackwood -
Consolidated Edgings Thermo Veneer
Tasmanian oak edge strips
Household iron
Pencil
Stanley knife
Paint brush
Clear varnish |
Cost
Tasmanian oak Thermo Veneer, 2440 x 305mm $ 17.25
Tasmanian blackwood Thermo Veneer, 1220 x 305mm $ 13.50
Tasmanian oak edge strips, 5 metres $ 4.75
Varnish $ 13.00
Total $ 48.50
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More Info
Consolidated Edgings Thermo Veneers are available from leading hardware stores such as BBC, Hardware House and Mitre 10. Or call Consolidated Edgings directly on (02) 9631 7722.
Gunn's Veneers are a major supplier to Consolidated Edgings and can be contacted on (03) 6435 1108 or (03) 6435 2683. Thanks to Robert Blacklow, inlay artists, Ph/Fax: (03) 6272 4498
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