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    Design Dazzle » Crafts » top tutorials

    Published: May 16, 2013 · Modified: Jul 15, 2020 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

    Create Wood Art Using the Cricut Machine

    Create wood art using the Cricut Machine - Design Dazzle

    The Cricut machine is a great tool for us crafters. There are many mediums it can cut! Did you know it cuts wood? Well, a certain type of wood! Real wood veneer sheets come with a paper backing and are sold in 12” x 12” sizes (and various other sizes). They’re available in thick and thin sheets. The sheets are flexible and look like medium-weight card stock. I’ve seen Birch, Walnut and Cherry veneers. The veneers can be stained and painted just like real wood. These art pieces just might be my favorite and they’re so easy to make. Create wood art using the Cricut machine.

    veneer paper for kids art

    This is what the 12 x 12 birch veneer paper looks like.

    Materials to make sports art:

    • Birch Veneer Paper 12 x 12. You can purchase Real Wood 12 in. x 12 in. thin birch online.
    • Walnut Veneer Paper 12 x 12
      Water Based Wood Stain
    • Water Based Polyurethane
    • Spray Adhesive
    •  Birch Wood – “Handy Panels” are 2’x4’ and come in ¼″, ½″ or ¾″ thicknesses.

    *I purchased a 2’ x 4’ sheet (¼ inch thick) of Birch or Maple wood at the local Home Depot. The store employee cut the wood into 12 x 12 size squares for me.

     

    Instructions:

    Choose the images for your project. The Cricut Craft room has an amazing assortment of choices for artwork.

    Cut the image and size needed on the wood veneer paper.

    The football image was cut using Walnut veneer. The Walnut wood veneer is already the dark color (no staining needed).

    The basketball image was cut and then stained using an orange colored water based stain. Wipe the stain on the wood veneer paper with a rag and wipe-off excess. Apply two coats. Let dry between coats. Since the wood veneer paper is a paper product it will curl up somewhat after applying liquids.

    Lightly sand the “wood frame” with sand paper. Work in the same direction as the grain or you’ll get scratches. Remove any dust.

    Spray adhesive on the back of the wood veneer paper cut outs. Place the wood veneer cutouts on the wood. Place a heavy object on top to help “set” the pieces in place. Let dry. Brush on clear satin polyurethane with a foam brush cover the entire board including the veneer cut outs. Let dry.

    Hang your artwork and wait for the oohs and aahs!

    Real Wood 12 in. x 12 in. thin birch

    Cricut Machine: Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine

    Font Cartridge: Sports Mania

    Images: Basketball Corner and Football Corner

    Art designed by: Toni Roberts, Design Dazzle

    Want your own Cricut Machine? We are giving away TWO – one for you and one for a teacher. Check it out here.

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    Comments

    1. Nany says

      May 17, 2013 at 6:35 am

      Would love to win a updated machine. Love to cut out. Wood.
      Been. Painting. On wood for. Years

      Reply
    2. James says

      July 26, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      Cricut seems like an ideal machine for cutting veneers for making jewelry boxes. I am anticipating trying to do so in the future.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:14 pm

        You will love the Cricut!

        Reply
    3. Taressa says

      April 04, 2018 at 7:31 am

      What pressure did you set your cricut too?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        April 14, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        I am sorry I cannot remember. I would just experiment with scraps to figure it out.

        Reply
    4. veronica Middleton says

      December 06, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      Looking forward to working with wood Thanks

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        December 28, 2018 at 11:28 pm

        It will be a fun time!!

        Reply
    5. Rutchelle Pido says

      October 13, 2019 at 10:24 am

      I really love to have that cricut machine but it seems the promo has ended 2 years ago.. i really wish someone would donate their old cricut machso i can start a snaĺl business in cricutting arts. I would be really a big help fir my family… tnx..

      Reply
    6. Henry Merryweather says

      June 09, 2020 at 8:20 am

      you say
      I purchased a 2’ x 4’ sheet (¼ inch thick) of Birch or Maple wood
      Were you really able to cut 0.25 inch thick wood?
      If not, how thick wood veneer have you been able to cut?

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        June 09, 2020 at 8:34 pm

        The veneer that was cut with the Cricut machine was paper backed wood. It is like card stock. The 1/4 inch thick wood was what the veneer was placed on. It was the wood backing. That part of the wood was already cut. You cannot cut thick wood with the Cricut. Thanks for asking.

        Reply

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