Plywood is a very accessible, relatively inexpensive material for various crafts. Things made from it can have not only decorative value, but also be useful in our Everyday life, at home.

Plywood is an easily processed building material, which is produced by gluing together several layers of veneer and specially treated wood chips.

Introduction

These sheets, which can be used for making crafts and structures, may differ:

• number of layers of veneer - three-layer, five-layer and multi-layer;
• the type of wood from which the multilayer sheet is made (deciduous or coniferous);
• according to the degree of processing (polished on one or both sides, not polished).

Building codes and standards

To learn more about the building material in question (about the classification of the entire plywood nomenclature, grades, standard sizes produced), which can be purchased for the manufacture of many products and crafts, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the following documents:

• GOST 3916.1-96 “General purpose plywood with outer layers of hardwood veneer.”
• GOST 3916.2-96 “General purpose plywood with outer layers of softwood veneer.”

Schemes, drawings and patterns for products made from plywood sheets

Computer drawing programs

Today you can easily find a diagram, a pattern for a plywood structure, so that you can then prepare any drawing using computer-aided design systems (including the above cat pattern). Next, use a plotter to print it onto a paper sheet of the required format.

Popular drawing programs are the easiest to learn and can be used in 2D and 3D modeling, including for plywood structures:

• "KOMPAS" - complex automated systems, with the possibility of drawing up drawings in accordance with the standards of the ESKDI and SPDS series;
• AutoCAD is a two- and three-dimensional computer-aided design and drawing system.

So, if you cannot find a detailed drawing of the plywood product you need, then the application capabilities of the given software will help you make a full-fledged drawing using any diagrams and patterns posted on the Internet.

Kayak

The price of the construction plywood from which the kayak is made is simply incommensurate with the pleasure that the person who made it with his own hands and who loves rowing boats will receive.

The Eskimo kayak is the same kayak among the Aleuts - a traditional rowing boat of the Arctic peoples. This boat can be single, double or triple. Let's post drawings of a plywood kayak for one person.

The algorithm for building a rowing boat from plywood sheets is, in principle, general, with the exception of some nuances. Step by step order Actions for cutting, processing and assembling a kayak can be seen in the video in this article.

Plywood table - simple and functional

Clear drawings of a plywood table with your own hands, which will be easy to implement even for a person without special carpentry skills and experience. Table cover (1 sheet) - 1300 x 600 x 16 (mm) Inner wall (1 sheet) - 1170 x 400 x 16 (mm)

Plywood constructor

Various plywood construction kit drawings are now gaining more and more popularity. Assembling such models from safe material is a very useful activity for children and teenagers. Such crafts will become good examples of collections and will decorate the modellers' corner.

Tank

The stages of work on installing a tank model are as follows:

1. The plywood is sanded (first with medium-grain sandpaper and then with fine-grain sandpaper);
2. The drawings are carefully transferred through carbon paper onto sheet plywood material sanded with fine-grained abrasive.
3. In the corners of the contour transfer, through holes are drilled with a drill (drill 3 mm or more);
4. Attach the file to the jigsaw and start cutting out the elements of the tank;

Note!
Cutting out the parts must begin inside the contours of the tank blanks, and only then around the office itself.

Advice!
When assembling plywood assemblies, have models at hand Various types needle files to fit the elements to each other at any time.

1. After adjusting all the parts, you can start gluing them (for example, with PVA glue, “Titan”);

Advice!
In order for the components and elements of the tank to grip each other more firmly and reliably, you can tie them with thread or rope for a while after gluing them.

1. A cannon can be made by cutting wooden handle brushes for watercolor paint or other auxiliary material;
2. If desired, you can apply a side number or other inscriptions and patterns to a tank, or any other model, using an electric burner;
3. For greater preservation and decoration of the model, they can be coated with varnishes and paints.

Car – retro (old Mercedes)

Note!
When you transfer these drawings of a plywood machine with your own hands onto the plywood sheets themselves, do not forget to transfer the numbers.

When assembling the model itself, look carefully at the numbers.

In this case, the process is carried out according to the following algorithm, in accordance with digital notations:

• the part or assembly numbered 1 must be connected to another number 1;
• and part number 2 is attached accordingly to the next number 2 and so on until the machine is assembled.

Gun

Drawings of a pistol made of plywood model "Bulldog". When assembling, we follow the same rules as when assembling a machine: the same numbers must be mounted with each other.

Advice!
This model of pistol is best coated from a bottle of spray paint; for better resemblance to the original, layers of black paint can be applied.

Dinosaur

When designing, drawings of dinosaurs made of plywood, for example, presented below, can be made in any scale you need according to the presented pattern in a drawing program for a computer.

Preparing the material, model elements and the assembly itself is not difficult, but you will have to have some patience when working with a jigsaw and adjusting the model components to each other.

Napkin holder – “Grape leaves”

This item in the shape of grape leaves is always useful in the household for its intended purpose - for napkins, and for storing, for example, sheets of paper of the selected format:

Vase, stand for pencils, pens, brushes

Drawings of a plywood vase, from which you can easily cut out a craft of the size you need:

Plywood panel

It is the ease and simplicity of cutting out plywood sheets of various configurations with a jigsaw with different sizes, installation of various designs from them allows us to create a variety of decorative panels for the walls of our homes. Any panel made carefully is an excellent gift for family and friends.

Drawings of a plywood panel, which also serves as a shelf in the household:

Some useful tips and warnings:

• When transferring patterns and drawings onto plywood, use the thinnest and sharpest pencil lead. It's even better to use a used ballpoint pen, then the lines will always be the same and the copy paper won't be torn by the ballpoint. It is convenient to transfer drawings to plywood using a laser printer.
• For better fastening of parts, where possible, it is recommended that the width of the grooves correspond to .
• There are two types of files with large and small teeth. It is more convenient for beginners to learn how to use a thick file, and cut out small parts with a thin file, already having some experience and skills in using a jigsaw.
• The files must be cut from top to bottom, so pay special attention to the correct fastening of the file in the jigsaw.
• Files can easily break, so cut carefully and do not allow parts to hang on the saw blade.
• When purchasing a file, make sure that the teeth are sharp, and that the file itself should not bend easily, but rather be firm. It’s not the flat ones that are easy to use, but the so-called “twisted” files – they can be used to make cuts in any direction.
• For those whose cutting of structures from plywood sheets is a hobby, there is no need to purchase band saw, just buy a jigsaw. Although everyone is an amateur, some craftsmen still often resort to a hand jigsaw when they “need to get a feel for the material.”

conclusions

1. Before choosing, purchasing and directly working with the material from which you will cut models, panels, construction kits and structures, familiarize yourself with its types and classification according to construction documents (GOST).
2. For sawing, purchase high-quality tools, equipment and accessories for it.
   
3. Take a responsible approach to choosing high-quality plywood. Do not limit yourself to a visual inspection, tap it for internal voids and delaminations due to poor gluing of the veneer layers.
4. Before working with a jigsaw, optimally equip your workplace. Pay special attention to good lighting so that the cut and markings are clearly visible and your eyes don’t get tired. It’s not a bad idea to use a strobe light to illuminate the area where you’re working with a jigsaw. Convenient and comfortable sawing!

Plywood. Friends, do you know what is hidden under this word? So I'll tell you. This is a wooden laminated board. And it turns out as a result of gluing an odd amount of veneer. To make the material different, glue it so that the fibers are perpendicular to the previous layer.

What can be made from plywood?

Beginning craftsmen with “golden hands” are recommended to start their work from this material. This versatile material is famous for its versatility and ease of processing. Photos of plywood crafts for clarity. With the help of this material we have New furniture, children's environmentally friendly toys. After all, what do people value? That's right - health! With such material there is no need to think about the harm to the human body.

How wonderful it is to walk in the fresh air while in country house. But every owner dreams of his home being much more comfortable and looking more promising than his neighbor’s!

All this is real, don’t be lazy, take the design of the site into your own hands. A little creativity, imagination, patience and your home or cottage will become the center of the universe!

You may already have some ideas beautiful crafts made of plywood that you once read in your favorite magazine. And you are ready now to bring them to life. For such work you don’t need to be a famous master, the main thing is to have your own opinion, different views on some things, and a little imagination.

We decided to make the job easier; in this article we have collected for you the easiest plywood crafts for beginners. At the beginning, I would like to note that once you have decided on the type of work you want to do, you should pay attention to the quality of the purchased material.

So, for a workpiece that will later be painted, varnished or otherwise processed, you can take a cheaper variety. After all, all the “jambs” will be hidden under makeup. And if you really want to leave the product its original appearance, you will have to spend a little of your savings.

Having studied this material in detail, you can also find drawings of crafts made from plywood for making the desired item.

Curly shelf for small items

We are creating an image, and we will then work on it in detail. The next step is to apply this data onto a piece of wood with a simple pencil. If the diagram is very complex, use a carbon copy. Mark the area that we will later delete. We make a hole for the jigsaw to start working.

Shelf manufacturing process

• After inserting the file into the hole, we clamp it with screws for precision work.
• Using light movements, move the sheet to cut the required shapes
• Move away from italics - nothing, just move the jigsaw back a little and start moving from the problem area

How to cut correctly with a jigsaw

Important! To make it easier to work with the tool, it is recommended to choose a surface that is waist-high.

garden snail

This figure is perfect for working together in a family circle. Even a child can do simple elements of the work.

• First you need a sketch of a snail on paper.
• We transfer the drawing to plywood. Or you can immediately draw what you want on the tree.
• We cut out the figure.
• Next we submit it for processing different colors children. They will be happy to complete the task.
• To brighten the colors, you can varnish the top or apply a second coat of paint.

This is what step-by-step instructions look like on how to make a craft with your own hands.

Make only children's figures of the highest category, so that the child does not get hurt or get a splinter on his arm. The finished item must be carefully processed with two different types sandpaper.

Tree 4 seasons

The work is aimed at the development of children. By collecting everything according to the instructions, you can easily help your heir understand the quirks of our world, understand what time of year it is now, and what will happen tomorrow.

• Draw a tree template for the product in the amount of 2 pieces
• Cutting out a circle for the stand
• We carefully polish the parts
• Make a cut on one template from above, on the other from below
• Connect the parts crosswise and secure to round stand using self-tapping screws.

Each side symbolizes the season; we need to creatively decorate our tree with small details. The first side is summer, we glue butterflies, green leaves, sun, apples. The second is autumn, orange and red leaves, pumpkins, birds. Third winter - white snowflakes, cotton wool snow, snow woman. Fourth spring – we attach flowers, bugs, birds.

Make all the details with felt, paper, and decorative figures. It is better to attach it with double-sided tape. The result is very interesting designs for your garden plot.

• Interesting curly images
• Flower beds
• Newspaper collections
• House for tits
• A variety of fun fences

I like to update my garden with different figures made from practical wood. I take the moisture-resistant option and go!

The product must be processed special paint or a moisture-repellent agent, otherwise you won’t be able to admire the beauty for a long time. Impact environment doing their job...

Here is a simple master class on crafts made from plywood.

Such unusual look For some reason, they undeservedly began to forget about the decorations of their garden. YOU will become the unique owner of a fairy-tale courtyard, for example, by decorating a small fantastic corner using this method.

Photos of plywood crafts

Sawing out of plywood is one of the most exciting and also useful leisure options! It develops creative skills, accuracy and precision, instills work skills and helps to master various tools.

As part of our article, we want to introduce you to the technology of sawing from plywood sheets and two easy-to-make crafts. All drawings are included, so if you wish, you can repeat them with your own hands, together with your children, who will certainly be interested in this process from start to finish.

General cutting technology + ideas for crafts made from plywood

Plywood is a universal material used in the most various fields! You can create many amazing things from it, which is what we will do now. Like any other creative activity, sawing from plywood sheets begins with preparing tools and material.

A simple set of tools

So, we will need:

• . It is a wooden or metal frame shaped like the letter “P”. At the ends of this frame there are special clamps with screws into which the nail file is secured.

For your information!
Jigsaw files are thin and narrow steel strips with sharply sharpened teeth on one side.
Alas, they break easily, so it is better to take them with a reserve.
Fortunately, the price of these devices is quite low.

• Special key for securing the file in the jigsaw.

• Three-layer plywood sheets (the thinnest)- This best material for cutting something out with a jigsaw. But if you don’t have thin plywood, you can also use thick plywood (from 4 to 9 mm).

• Sawing stand. You can make it yourself from a board about 10 millimeters thick. The stand is positioned on the table so that the part with the cutout hangs over its edge. It can be secured to the workplace using screws or nails.

• Skin (coarse-grained and fine-grained).

• Awl, files and needle files.

• Pliers - in case the file gets stuck in the plywood - they are very convenient for pulling it out.
• Hacksaw (in case you have to).
• Copy paper.

• Several sharpened pencils.
• PVA glue .

• Drawings of the future.

Sawing technology

For convenience, below is step-by-step instruction, in which the process of working with plywood is described in detail:

1. First of all, you need to prepare your desktop. Wipe it with a damp cloth to remove small mounds of sawdust and dust. Check if all the tools are in their place. The room in which your workplace is located should always be ventilated and well lit.
2. Next comes the preparation of the most important tool - the jigsaw. To do this, unscrew the screws and secure the ends of the nail file in its clamps.
   The file is inserted so that the direction of its teeth is not inside the jigsaw frame, but forward with a downward slope. The inclination of the teeth is easy to check - just run your finger along them. The already inserted nail file is tensioned using several turns of the tension screw.

Important!
The file needs to be pulled tight, otherwise it will not cut well and will quickly break.

In this way, the nail file is fixed into the wooden manual jigsaw. Concerning metal tool, then here this process is a little different.

First, one end of the file is inserted into the lower clamp, then the end of the jigsaw where the upper clamp is located rests against the edge of the table. Next, you need to lightly press the handle with your chest so that the jigsaw frame bends slightly and the clamps come closer together.

While holding the tool in this position, you need to secure the second end of the nail file in the upper clamp. After this, the jigsaw is released: the frame takes its original shape, the ends with its clamps diverge again and tighten the file.

1. Have you noticed that the surface of the plywood is a little rough, and in some places there are cracks and chips? You need to get rid of them using sandpaper, sanding all defects against the grain. The quality should be even, absolutely smooth, silky to the touch and glossy in the light.
   After this, check the plywood sheet again - if there are no visible defects, then you can proceed to drawing the drawing.

1. A drawing of the future craft is drawn on a sheet of paper. Then a suitable piece of plywood is covered with a sheet of carbon paper, a drawing is placed on top, secured with buttons and outlined with a sharp pencil.

1. The plywood with the translated pattern is placed on the stand, and the jigsaw is positioned so that the file is in the slot of the stand. The parts are cut out using up and down movements. The file only cuts when moving downwards; at this time it is necessary to slightly press it forward.

Advice! Watch carefully - the nail file should move straight perpendicular to the plywood, without tilting. And when the drawing requires you to make a turn, then turn the plywood, not the jigsaw.

If the parts have internal holes, then cutting should begin with them, and only then move on to the external contours. To cut a hole efficiently, make a puncture on its edge with an awl or drill. Next, release one end of the jigsaw file from the clamp, thread it through the puncture made and secure it with the clamp again. Having cut the required hole, remove the nail file in exactly the same way.

Attention!
During operation, the file becomes very hot and, becoming hot, quickly becomes dull and breaks.
Therefore, periodically cool it by wiping it with a damp cloth or taking a break.

1. Clean all sawn parts: holes and ribs of deep recesses with a file, the rest of the surface with fine-grained sandpaper.
2. The final stages are assembling and gluing the craft with PVA glue. There shouldn’t be any difficulties here, the main thing is to understand the drawing correctly.

If you wish, you can also paint the product, varnish it, or burn a beautiful pattern on it. It all depends on your imagination!

Mercedes car model

Try to cut out such a simple Mercedes model, which can become the first in your collection of toy cars. Drawings of crafts made from plywood using a jigsaw will be presented below. When assembling a craft, look at them, or rather, at the numbers by which the assembly is carried out.

This is done according to the following rule: part number 1 is attached to another part number 1, two to the second, and so on. If some parts cannot be inserted into the required grooves, file them down or clean them with needle files. Did you manage to assemble the product without any problems? You can safely glue all the parts together!

Animal figurines

A very simple, but nevertheless interesting idea. So, together with your children, you can have fun cutting out various animal figures from plywood. To do this, you just need to cut out four legs and glue them to the body on both sides to give the toy stability. In some cases, stands are made and the figures are mounted on them.

As a result, you may end up with a whole toy zoo or a story scene. Believe me, children will be delighted with such an exciting activity, and it won’t take up much of your time. Then you can ask your wife to help the guys color their new “friends.”

Conclusion

Creating all sorts of products with your own hands is always exciting! After all, personal work, time and a piece of creative thought are invested in every detail. Therefore, finished crafts are valued as a real work of art and are found in the most honorable places in the house. In the video presented in this article you will find additional information on this topic. Have a creative flight!

Similar materials

Plywood is a material that has been unfairly neglected by furniture manufacturers. It is environmentally friendly, has high wear resistance and durability. Despite low cost, manufacturers continue to give preference to even cheaper, but short-lived chipboard.

Of course, you can order furniture from plywood, but why not make a set from it yourself? Such a new interior will be exclusive, in which you can show all your imagination. In addition, for this you do not need to become a carpenter at all: a minimum of tools and skills will suffice.

How to choose plywood?

The material, extremely easy to work with, seems to encourage creativity and experimentation. Despite its strength, plywood is easy to cut and design. The sheet can be given any desired shape: it bends and will not break.

Plywood is a number of veneer sheets glued together. As a rule, birch or coniferous trees are used, and the inside leaf can be made of coniferous wood, and the outside can be birch. More expensive and high-quality plywood is made from hardwood.

When choosing plywood, pay attention to the following parameters:

• The brand is responsible for the scope of application and moisture resistance. Sheets of the FK, FOF and FKM brands are suitable for furniture. The second option, laminated plywood, is the best, but costs more than the others.
• The variety characterizes appearance surfaces. Measured from IV to I, E – premium. Each side has its own designation.
• Surface treatment. As in the previous case, it is determined for the parties separately. The designation Ш1 means the presence of grinding on one side, Ш2 – on both sides. ШН – surfaces were not polished.
• The formaldehyde content is designated by the letter E with an index from 1 to 3 and characterizes the degree of environmental friendliness.

You also need to pay attention to the quality of gluing of veneer sheets, the quality and type of wood, and the appearance of the sheet. Plywood has an interesting texture and pattern that does not need to be covered with an additional layer of paint. Preference should be given to manufacturers from Russia.

Tools

What tools can a novice carpenter not do without? Plywood does not require complex special equipment. Majority necessary tools everyone has them.

A ruler, compass, tape measure and square are needed to take measurements and draw a drawing.

The choice of cutting tool depends on the thickness of the sheet used. For sheets up to 1.5 mm thick, a sharp knife is enough, up to 6 mm you need a jigsaw, for the thickest sheets you need Circular Saw. You will need a drill to drill the holes.

A chisel, plane, chisel, file and sandpaper are useful for processing parts. The parts are connected using glue, nails and screws. Stock up on tools to work with them.

The choice of accessories depends on what exactly you are going to do. Don’t skimp: high-quality fittings will last longer and won’t let you down at the most inopportune moment.

Stages of work

Making furniture from plywood with your own hands begins with drawing a drawing. You can use ready-made drawings or draw your own. Take measurements of the room, calculate the dimensions of each part. Be extremely careful not to discover the error when it is too late.

Transfer the parts to the prepared sheets. Cut out the blanks with a suitable tool. The parts are sanded, varnished or painted, and carved. If the plywood has an interesting pattern, why not leave it? Show your imagination and don’t be afraid to experiment.

The parts are connected using nails, screws or glue. Pay special attention to the parts that bear the main load.

After the glue has completely dried, check the resulting structure for strength. If the test passes, congratulations: job done!

Ideas

Plywood is suitable for making almost any home furniture: cabinets, tables and chairs, sofas and beds.

When assembling kitchen furniture, use moisture-resistant and wear-resistant types of material. Don't forget about the ventilation system and other communications: they should be easily accessible, but when they are not in use, it is better to hide them from view. Pay special attention to mounted and corner cabinets, since they require precise calculations and care during assembly.

Plywood is ideal for creating children's furniture. The environmentally friendly material is safe, and thanks to its wear resistance, it will “endure” the games of the most active and restless child.

For the cabinet, select plywood of sufficient height and length, since you need to use a single sheet. Thickness also plays an important role: the larger it is, the stronger the structure will be. When calculating the parameters of the side walls, take into account the thickness of the doors. The bottom of the bed must be at least 18 mm thick. Timber should be used for the body frame.

Plywood makes a practical and inexpensive set for a summer house.

Despite the ease of working with the material, a beginner should not immediately take on a complex project that requires experience. Start with something simple: a table, a chair. The classic first work is considered to be a rocking chair.

It is not recommended to cut plywood across the grain. If the need arises, make several cuts parallel to the future cut - this will avoid cracking. Moisten the surface of the plywood and fix it in the desired position for 10-16 hours: this way you will give it the desired shape.

Thick sheets of plywood (more than 10 mm) should be treated like wood. When working with softwood plywood, use nails and screws in conjunction with washers to avoid damaging the sheet.

At the joints of the parts, holes must be drilled in advance. The same applies to holes for fittings. The parts must be sanded before gluing. The cut area is treated with sandpaper.

During work there will be a lot of dust, so it is better to work in a separate room. If this is not possible, protect the furniture with covers in advance.

If you have never worked with drawings, look for furniture drawings on the Internet. Even if you can’t find a suitable one, you will receive general idea about how to draw it correctly.

Get inspired by photos of plywood furniture. Perhaps some idea will suit your taste?

Photo of plywood furniture