Maple Veneer Business Cards-What do you think!!?

[Mohammed Issa]

Material I use is called Decospan.
Link to info http://noyeks.ie/component/virtuemar...id=56&vmcchk=1
Thickness is .6mm

that veneer looks pretty nice, i wish i could find a local store, or a website that may ship to canada that have something like it.

[Stephen Kane]

that veneer looks pretty nice, i wish i could find a local store, or a website that may ship to canada that have something like it.

This is link to manufacturer they may be able to help you.

http://www.decospan.com/en/Products/Decoflex/

[Tony Lenkic]

Mohammed,

Try these suppliers located in Ontario........

www dot amwoodinc dot com
www dot exotic-woods dot com

[Richard Rumancik]

Richard . . . can you share a link to show Michael's link of the plywood you are talking about? i couldnt find it in the store or even online. . .

The Michael's in Winnipeg stocks the Midwest product but it seems pricey on the web - not sure what I paid. I was actually using 1/64 (.016" or .4mm). You don't really need to go up to 1/32" thickness as the 1/64" is surprisingly durable. It is 3 layers of .005 veneer.

Search on <1/64" birch plywood> or <.4mm birch plywood> and maybe you will find something suitable.

[Mohammed Issa]

hey Richard,

i just went to the michael's website. and the word plywood doesnt even exist on their system.

it might be according to the area we live in? i dont know.
can you share a link if you can still see them?

thanks,

mohammed

[Richard Coers]

I would suggest that you use cherry instead of maple. Cherry will "char" darker than maple. I also like walnut, it looks like a more expensive product.

[Richard Rumancik]

hey Richard, i just went to the michael's website. and the word plywood doesnt even exist on their system. . .

Yes, as I mentioned earlier, I could not find it either, on the US or Canadian websites. So I'm sorry, I can't link to Michael's. You might find the Midwest plywood (www.midwestproducts.com) at your local Michael's or hobby shop but you might be paying $15-25 for a 12"x24" sheet. You might need to shop around for a better price. If you can use smaller sheets, the shipping will be cheaper but there might be a bit more waste.

[Mohammed Issa]

Yes, as I mentioned earlier, I could not find it either, on the US or Canadian websites. So I'm sorry, I can't link to Michael's. You might find the Midwest plywood (www.midwestproducts.com) at your local Michael's or hobby shop but you might be paying $15-25 for a 12"x24" sheet. You might need to shop around for a better price. If you can use smaller sheets, the shipping will be cheaper but there might be a bit more waste.

sorry for misunderstanding, and thanks for the info! i will definitely check it out.

[Gary Hair]

I would also consider red alder. Here is a link to some I made for a customer of mine, he's also the person who designed my website. They are red alder with a walnut inlay, the walnut is flush with the back and is raised on the front - a very rich looking business card!

http://www.nwlaserimage.com/wp-conte...ja-bc-wood.jpg

Gary

[Mohammed Issa]

I would also consider red alder. Here is a link to some I made for a customer of mine, he's also the person who designed my website. They are red alder with a walnut inlay, the walnut is flush with the back and is raised on the front - a very rich looking business card!

http://www.nwlaserimage.com/wp-conte...ja-bc-wood.jpg

Gary

wow, that business card looks awesome!
what thickness is it?
do you have an idea of the cost?
thanks,

[Tony Lenkic]

Mohammed, have you contacted suppliers I posted?

These two are located in Ontario......

www dot amwoodinc dot com
www dot exotic-woods dot com

Here is Michigan based supplier that ships to canada........www.oakwoodveneer.com

[Gary Hair]

wow, that business card looks awesome!
what thickness is it?
do you have an idea of the cost?
thanks,

The red alder is 3/32" thick, I don't remember the cost. I'm pretty sure I got them from Colorado Heirloom.

Gary