| Great Hardwood and Softwood Veneer Choices: | | | | some species of Cherry, so it nicely compliments |
| Hardwoods: | | | | Cherry or Pearwood in veneer projects. It also can |
| Obeche Veneer - This is very faint colored wood, | | | | replace Cherry Burl because Cherry Burl is not easy |
| with usually a pale-white or a creamy-yellow tint. It | | | | to find. Some say Madrone Burl has a flesh colored, |
| has an interlocking grain pattern, which causes there | | | | pillowy flow to it and can be used in projects where |
| to be some darker stripes over the pale main tone. | | | | an elegant style is preferred. |
| The species is very light, and simple machine or hand | | | | Iroko Veneer - Iroko is a gold-orange to light brown |
| tools can be used to shape it to size. It is excellent | | | | wood with an interlocking grain and a coarse-looking, |
| for marquetry, drawer interiors, and cabinet framing. | | | | but even texture. It is a moderate density species |
| Madrone Burl Veneer - This is an exquisite pink toned | | | | which bends somewhat with moisture. It is often |
| species with lots of clusters and a soft, beautiful | | | | used in boat and ship building, as well as decorative |
| figure. The red/pink shade is similar to Pearwood and | | | | veneering, flooring, and furniture making. |