Material In Depth: Beech Plywood
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Our premium Beechwood Ply is ultra flat attractive plywood great for projects requiring a lightweight yet sturdy timber. Scoring and engraving is a pleasant dark brown colour making this material a great choice for invitations, tags and other similar projects. Liquid formaldehyde-free adhesive is used in the production process.
| Structural integrity | Sturdy, lightweight. Slightly more dense than poplar plywood. |
| Flexibility | Not flexible. |
| Cost | $$$ - High |
| Engrave quality / legibility | Engraves very well with a clear result. Great for contrast and engraving of small details. |
| Score quality / legibility | Scores very well with a clear result. Cuts easily with a light brown edge when cut. |
| Material burn | Minimal burn marks visible. |
| Transfer tape recommended? | We recommend using our low-tack transfer tape on one of both sides when cutting beech ply to lessen burn. Although transfer tape does not completely prevent burn marks, it can decrease them by 90%. |
| Example uses | Model making, invitations, tags, products. |
| Residue / handling | No issues. |
| Lifespan / longevity | No issues. |
| Moisture | Does not repel moisture. |
| Post production options | Can be finished with timber varnishes and oils. |
| Thicknesses available | 1.5mm (check our materials page for latest stock available) |
