Explore the intricate beauty of nature with our latest laser-cut plywood inlay art designs

We're excited to announce the release of three brand new laser-ready design files, perfect for creating stunning art pieces made from multiple species of plywood. These files make it easy for you to craft intricate and beautiful wooden inlay art pieces that will surely captivate anyone who lays eyes on them.

Featuring a hummingbird at a cone flower, a butterfly at a coneflower, and three cone flowers together, each design is an ode to the delicate beauty of nature. Each file creates a 16"x16" art piece that will make a statement in any room. Let's dive into the details of these stunning designs.

• Coneflower and Hummingbird:

This enchanting design captures the ethereal grace of a hummingbird as it hovers at a coneflower, sipping its sweet nectar. The individual shapes of the hummingbird and flower are expertly cut from different species of plywood, creating a striking contrast that highlights the fine details of the scene. The chevron-patterned background and large sun add depth and warmth to the piece, making it an eye-catching addition to any home or office. The Coneflower and Hummingbird design utilizes 12 colors/wood types and contains 82 individual pieces to create a 16”x16” showstopper art piece.

• Coneflower and Butterfly:

Embodying the fragile beauty of a butterfly delicately perched on a coneflower, this design showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details of these stunning creatures. Using various species of plywood for each individual shape, the butterfly's wings and the flower's petals are perfectly accentuated. The chevron background and large sun serve as a perfect frame for this serene nature scene. The Coneflower and Butterfly design utilizes 13 colors/wood types and contains 84 individual pieces to create a 16”x16” showstopper art piece.

• Three Coneflowers Together:

This art piece celebrates the simple elegance of coneflowers in full bloom. Featuring three coneflowers nestled together, the design uses multiple species of plywood to create a stunning visual contrast. The chevron-patterned background and the large sun complement the flowers, adding a touch of warmth to the overall composition. The Coneflowers design utilizes 10 colors/wood types and contains 103 individual pieces to create a 16”x16” showstopper art piece.

• Coneflower Bundle:

We’re also offering an exciting bundle that contains all three of the above files at a discounted price point allowing you to build the entire set.

Creating Your Plywood Art:

Each design file provides the digital files to make a 16”x16” nominal  showstopper art piece.  We include individual laser ready files sorted by color and wood species and make them available in the following formats: DXF, EPS, PDF, and SVG. The art pieces are made up of individual pieces that are cut out of multiple boards of various colors and wood species that when laid out together create the final art piece picture. 

Our files are great for the beginner and also the more experienced maker. We include instructions with each file that walks you through the same process we followed to make the original. The pieces for each color / wood type are pre-sorted into their own file and orientated to make getting started easy.  Every design has also been tested and built using our laser.  In each product listing we include a video showing us working through the assembly process of each file to give you an idea of what will be involved when you build one too.

An overview of the basic steps needed to make the art piece once you have the file:

o          Gather / prep your materials

o          Cut out the individual art pieces from each board using one of our presorted files

o          Organize the pieces like a puzzle by referring to the included color and assembly guide

o          Use a masking tape to hold all of the pieces together

o          Glue pieces to a backer

o          Finish to your liking with a frame or other embellishments

 By following the steps in the instructions, you too can create a really nice layered wood art piece for your own collection or to expand your physical product offering catalog for your own customers.  The laser-ready design files ensure precision cutting, enabling you to inlay the individual shapes together for a professional finish. The varying wood tones add depth and visual interest to the final art piece, while the chevron background and large sun enhance the overall design. Physical products made with our designs are allowed to be sold.

Our three new laser-ready design files provide you with everything you need to create exquisite plywood inlay art pieces that celebrate the beauty of nature. The Coneflower and Hummingbird, Coneflower and Butterfly, and three Coneflowers together designs are sure to make a statement in any space. We can't wait to see the masterpieces you create using these files, so be sure to share your completed projects with us. Happy crafting!

As we work through the schedule for future design file releases, we would love to hear your ideas for new items we should consider and add to our design queue.  What designs would you love to see?  Reach out in the comments below or email us at JBowser@thehandsthatshape.com.  We can’t guarantee that we’ll add every idea to our design queue.  We love to hear feedback and thoughts from our current and future customers.

We would love to see the physical products that you create with our designs, feel free to tag @thehandsthatshape on your posts and even post on our social media pages.