Hi Creekers,
I've been having fun learning about my Zing 24 and at some point, I'll post my impressions and experiences, but for now, I have what has turned into a not so simple job because I can't seem to find the right materials.
I have a friend who is makes jewelry and I am trying to help her with the box to display the jewelry in. The box is a real simple design, but I just cant seem to find a source for the flexible Plywood veneer.
The words wobble wood and Bendy board have been used, but I need it to be about 1.2mm thick, not 1/8 or 1/4 inch.
Her inspiration for the box is from a Eminence Organic Skin Care lotions and creams.
The box (OK, so it's not a box) is a round cylinder 2" in diameter 9 " tall with a really flexible plywood or veneer at just 1.2mm think. The top and bottom are just round medallions or tuits that will be easy to cut and engrave. The cylinder is wrapped with this flexable ply that partially glued to these two medalions so that you can open and close the cylinder.
The cylinder is held closed with a elastic band that hooks onto a small wooden knob that is attached to the material with a brass pin. It's all easily duplicated for the small number she needs if I can just find the right materials.
I have been to Rockler Woodworking and Frost Hardwood here in San Diego and I cant seem to find anything that will work. All of the Veneer I find is rigid and fragile. If I try and wrap it around the 2" diameter, it will crack.
So my question is if anyone knows a source for such a plywood or veneer that will stay flexible for years and is what appears to be a natural finish that I can engrave.
Here is a link to an example of what it looks like.
http://www.eminenceorganics.com/User...446024_pro.jpg
Mike