Nowadays, a lot of materials are used to make furniture - it is glass, metal, plastic. But not one of them can compare with a natural tree. It can be processed much better, so it is quite simple to make furniture out of it, which can become a work of art.
Natural wood furniture will create warmth and comfort in your home, which we all dream of. However, not every material is suitable for the manufacture of furniture. All tree species can be divided into three independent groups:
- soft (aspen, pine, cedar);
- solid (oak, ash, birch);
- very hard (hornbeam, boxwood, acacia).
Only a professional can make furniture from very hard woods, but it will last longer than from softer woods. Wooden furniture will create a special atmosphere of sophistication in your home. With your own hands, it can be done by anyone who does not even have experience. But do not think that your first experiment will end with the creation of a universal work. Mastery comes with experience, the main thing is your desire.
Modern manufacturers of wood furniture cover it with various chemical compounds (dyes, varnishes, etc.). If you decide to use those, then you should check them for environmental friendliness. If you want to make truly "clean" furniture from wood with your own hands, then you should be prepared for the fact that it must be carefully and carefully looked after. For example, beeswax with turpentine protects it well, but over time, the composition is wiped, and it must be applied again.
At first, it seems to a beginner that making wooden furniture with your own hands is an impossible task. But upon closer inspection it becomes clear that this is an amazingly fascinating and creative process, which even a novice can do. To begin with, you can try to make furniture with your own hands from wood for a summer residence. Even if your first experience is not very successful, then such a “pilot” setting will work in the country.
To give the furniture made of well-dried hard wood. To create an original and original decor in the manufacture of benches or coasters, dried, but strong stumps are often used, which are decorated and then covered with a special varnish.
For a long time, vintage furniture has been at the peak of popularity. To create it is not necessary to spend fabulous amounts. You can make wooden furniture with your own hands in this style from scratch, and then give it an exquisite retro charm, or restore an old, outdated environment. Everything can be limited only by your imagination. You can make unique samples of designer furniture that will fit into the interior of your home.
In the manufacture of wood furniture, it should be borne in mind that depending on the purpose of the item and its style, a suitable wood species is also selected. For example, home and garden furniture is made from different types of wood, and they are also processed differently. Wood is selected taking into account its wear resistance, strength, resistance to deformation and, of course, color (although it can be created later).