How to Decorate a Table With Bamboo Veneer Flowers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find photos of flowers you want to use (or draw your own freehand).

   Place your image under the projector and aim it at the clipboard. (You could tape the sheet of paper to the wall instead, but the clipboard provides a smoother surface for tracing.) Measure the projection and adjust the distance of the projector from the wall until you achieve the right size flower.
   
   This cosmo is 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter. , You may find using a craft knife to be faster than scissors.
   
   Use whatever tool you’re more comfortable with. ,, Make sure the table looks good from every angle. , Line up this line with the grain of the veneer.
   
   Keep the veneer grain consistent throughout your project.
   
   Then tape each pattern to the veneer and trace it with a pencil. ,, You may want to smooth out some of the sharp curves as you cut to make it easier to cut out. , This is the hardest part of the entire project. ,, Then trace and cut a duplicate of each piece.
   
   These will be adhered to the sides of the tables. ,, If you have any pieces that extend from the side of the table to the leg, cut at the seam so the leg will still be removable. , Let dry three hours.
   
   Lightly sand, then apply a second coat.
   
   Let dry overnight. , Cover the entire surface.
   
   Turn it over and place the piece on your table.
   
   Press down. , Tape the side pieces down with masking tape or painter’s tape. , The glue will fully cure in 48 to 72 hours.
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   Step 2: Draw a rough sketch of your design.

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   Step 3: Measure your tables and make sure your paper is going to be big enough for your design.

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   Step 4: Clip a sheet of paper to the clipboard and lean it against the wall.

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   Step 5: Trace the outline of the flower

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   Step 6: then cut it out.

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   Step 7: Tape the flower to the table to visualize your pattern and decide the size of your next flower.

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   Step 8: Repeat steps 4 — 6 for each additional flower.

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   Step 9: Draw a line in each flower where the edge of the table is.

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    Step 10: Cut around the outside edge to create a smaller

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    Step 11: less unwieldy piece to work with.

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    Step 12: Cut out the shape with kitchen shears (or other heavy-duty scissors).

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    Step 13: Use a heavy-duty craft knife and a self-healing mat to cut out each center.

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    Step 14: Using a ruler

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    Step 15: mark and trim off the pieces that will be adhered to the sides of the tables.

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    Step 16: For the flower that crosses over the two tables

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    Step 17: cut it in half along the edge.

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    Step 18: Erase all the visible pencil marks

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    Step 19: then lightly sand the jagged edges of every piece of veneer you’ve cut.

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    Step 20: Using a ruler and pencil

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    Step 21: mark and trim off excess pieces.

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    Step 22: Paint a thin coat of polyurethane on the top and sides of all the pieces.

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    Step 23: Apply a thin layer of glue on the back of one piece at a time.

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    Step 24: Stack a couple of heavy books on top until the glue cures.

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    Step 25: Remove the tape and books a few hours later.

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