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But if the project leaves a lot of wood, as in this Native American pattern, we should look for a grain structure that would enhance the design. The colors and grain designs on the wood need to be looked at closely before deciding where to place the pattern. Take a good look at the pattern and then line it up in order to best use the -tMf grain structure and colors of lipp tiit \\oi>d and to enhance the

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................................overall design. Just the position of the grain can make a project a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. If you haven't used transparency film, give it a try. It is on the expensive side, but is really handy when you are trying to get the perfect location of a pattern.

Nearly all plywood looks nicc from the front, but if that edge is going to show in the finished project, beware of what type of plywood you use.

As another option, you might use Baltic birch plywood and paint the project. Baltic birch is a good choice for painting because it has a plain grain that does not show through like some other woods. By painting, you can change the look of any project. Keep a few things in mind, though: Don't get too carried away and paint everything; in some cases the painted wood can make the finished project just the way you wanted, but it is easy to overdo it. Also, there arc many other types of plywood besides Baltic birch, some of which will look nice with paint and others that can ruin the look of a project when painted.

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not take a finish, slam or painl. and will cheapen the final appearance of your work. Notice in the far left piece of plywood (Baltic birch) how there are no voids, and there is good solid wood in the core. In other types of hardwood plywood, a lower grade of wood is normally used in the core, and many times there will be visible voids. All in all, if the edge is going to show in the finished project, chosc your plywood carefully.

And the- next time you see a project, don't be afraid to modify it. A different material, a different size, or a different color can make just about any project fit your needs. | |