Introduction: Laser Marquetry From a Digital Wood Kit

About: Artist, Woodworker, Laser Marquetarian www.christyoates.com
I am an artist that specializes in laser woodworking.  I show my work in galleries and have lots of requests for products, so this year I started making and selling kits to create wood marquetry. 

I designed and cut these pieces on Hurricane Lasers 100 watt machine.  The kit can be made by anyone - no glue, sanding, or woodworking skills are needed.  They are fun projects for kids and adults.

The kits can be purchased at http://www.digitalwood.com

About the Kits:
All kits come with laser-cut wood veneer parts and easy instructions for you to make yourself.
  • Beginner level kits include high-bond adhesive applied to a backer board. No glue, sanding, or woodworking skills are required.  Recommended for ages 8 and up.
  • Advanced level kits are repeating patterns that can be combined and cover any size surface area.  A core substrate, glue, clamps, veneer tape, and backer veneer are not included.  The Advanced level kits are recommended for those with some woodworking skills and require minimal cutting with a blade.
I've included a video that shows how to make these kits.  I'd love some feedback on what kind of new designs you'd like to see next!



I'm also running a giveaway of the beginner level kits this month - "like" the Digital Wood facebook page to enter here:
https://www.facebook.com/digitalwoodshop?ref=hl
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