Have you ever worked with wood veneer? I recently fell in love with the stuff when we ordered some really exotic material for a big job. It’s just SO COOL to be able to use thin little strips, that work almost as easily as cardboard, to make all sorts of projects.
That’s why a recent feature on veneer from DIY Ideas caught my eye. There are projects large and small included in the series of photos they’ve put together using veneer. Some of them were pretty neat! I even liked these little flowery shape things…
Cover An Ugly Light With Wood Veneer
I have one picture that I’ve been hanging on to for about a year. I found it on the website for Sunset Magazine. I knew when I saw it that I wanted to do this one of these days. Check it out:
I really like the way this looks. Especially against that red wall. You can tell that underneath is just a simple old-fashioned light fixture.
Where To Find Veneer
I’ll tell you…this stuff is not that easy to buy. There are so many species that local suppliers often have very little. If you live in a major city you can probably find someone who stocks a good selection. Look for a hardwood supplier or specialty lumber company.
The way I found the supplier for the job we were doing was by asking Google. If you search for a particular veneer, or just wood veneer in general, you’ll find suppliers. The only problem you’ll find is that most of the sites are directed at pros and might be hard to deal with. But, on the bright side, if you can work a deal direct with a supplier, you might save some bucks.
The best part is, you can cut it with a razor knife! (…sort of)
Have fun!
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So thrilled to see you’re back. We missed you around here.
I jumped for joy when your first return post popped up in my reader.
I LOVE that light! We have the ugly, cheap dome lighting (it was here when we bought the house and it remains because of budget constraints) which my husband affectionately named “the boob light”..I can’t look at one without cracking a smile anymore..LOL! Maybe this is the solution I have been looking for!
That headboard is awesome too!
Love the inspiration RG
Very cool ideas–never would’ve thought to use wood veneer in such creative ways!
so happy your back..missed your posts..catching up with your new ones now. can you tell us directions for that great light cover idea.
thanks sue
Hi Reno guy
I love the light. I’ve been looking for a way to get wood veneer to make a light fixture. Are there any specific characteristics of the veneer I should be looking for in order to ensure that it is safe to make a fixture (ie, fire hazard)? Any specific recs on where you bought your supplies? In your pic, I don’t see any joints…how did you fix the curve? Thank you for posting this pic.