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Woodworking for Furniture: Carving and Dyeing Techniques

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Overview

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Learn how to carve, dye, and apply patterns onto wood to create unique pieces of furniture that are both beautiful and functional
  • Introduction
  • The Foundations of Working with Wood
  • Making the Table
  • Maintenance and Extras
  • Final project
Wood is one of the most fitting materials for building beautiful products. It is versatile, it can be shaped, and it absorbs color while retaining its natural, distinctive appearance. Furniture and lighting designer Urvi Sharma uses wood to create unique pieces filled with colors and patterns. Through her studio INDO-, she has worked with renowned interior designers and has been featured in publications including The New York Times.

In this online course, Urvi teaches you the basics of working with wood as well as different carving and dyeing techniques to enhance it. Learn how to create your own hand-dyed, carved pieces of furniture from scratch, and bring your design ideas to life. Create useful and unique furniture with wood.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Workspace Preparation and Tools
  • Wood as a Material
  • Pattern Making on Wood
  • Adding Color to Wood
  • Getting Inspired: The Mood Board
  • Creating the Design
  • Carving the Pattern
  • Dyeing the Wood
  • Assembling the Table
  • Finishing the Piece
  • Care Tips
  • Documenting the Process
  • Woodworking for Furniture: Carving and Dyeing Techniques

Taught by

Urvi Sharma

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