Making Plywood Patterns -- Chevron, Diamonds, Basket Weave, and More!

This week I am revisiting one of my favorite projects ever, Patterned Plywood. Let me know in the comments below what's your favorite pattern, and if there's another pattern you'd like to see me try.
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[@MichaelAlm]

Hey Everyone, One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that I used "Baltic Birch" plywood for this build. Most lumber yards carry Baltic Birch. It's a little more expensive, but worth the price. It comes in metric sizes. 12mm is the equivalent of 1/2" and that's what I use in this video. Hope that helps!

[@ellolo123]

how much does one sheet produce after cutting it all down and making the patterns? Was what you showed in the video the amount of patterned material that one sheet produced or was there more? I would like to make a table surface out of this.

[@MichaelAlm]

@@ellolo123 I used a little less than half a sheet of ply for this. For a table top you might want to cut the strips thicker, like 3/4" or 1"

[@spicer41282]

Hi Michael, Because of your? music choice and the beautiful imaginative and creativity flow....just Sub'd and Liked! Anyway you can share the titles of your music trax? I know you credited Epidemic but would like to get the trax names for listening pleasure on my audio player. Thanks in advance for your response.

[@Ijaljeble]

Berapa cm itu tebaly?

[@westernpan]

Would the strips need to be 1in for the basket weave as well I tried it did not turn out at all any help would be great

[@thebeardedone1225]

Its amazing to see things become popular, go out of fashion, then come back in years later. I was doing this back in the 70's, and though it never became a fad, it was still fun to play with. Plywood has very much improved though, and allows for a much better end result. I spent hours filling up the little holes left by crappy plywood factory bonding, using glue and fine sawdust, which just added to the time and toil of creating. Well done sir. This brought back many memories to an old carpenter. My favorite patterns included ripped pieces of red mountain cedar, mixed in. Once sealed, the red stripes really popped.

[@lydiaanderson6785]

@Hello how are you doing?

[@mohnjarx7801]

@@lydiaanderson6785 how are you doing?!

[@benpinder889]

@@mohnjarx7801 Damn it Carl

[@mikededmon]

I love these. They remind me of 70's inspired decor.

[@diyhuntress]

So insane. Love these so much! Can totally see plywood patterns integrated into furniture builds in such a cool way. Thanks for keeping me inspired. 🙌🏼

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Sam!! 😁

[@mitchellphillips6286]

Very inspired work, I dig it. The videography is the best I've seen in any DIY video

[@duby149]

You can sell the scraps as pen blanks, might be a easy way to turn trash in to some extra cash.

[@LOSTKILLERDRAENEI]

Or make them into pens yourself, like Peter Brown did to finance his entire shop.

[@myRefuge3710]

Love that 7:24 throw back 80's music. Craftsmanship, direction and editing. Great job.

[@Givulinovich]

That’s completely tempting as a tabletop. 💕

[@emersonbrown7137]

OH MY GOD. your sound design is incredible

[@danwilson1040]

Khruangbin from Houston Texas

[@joannesferrati3076]

OMG, just discovered your attention to details, skill, patience and hard work!!!! Wish I could have a studio and tools like you have here. You make it look easy!

[@jasonhunter4981]

That is so visually pleasing and mesmerizing, I could look at it all day

[@deanroadifer6013]

I love all the different patterns you can get out of plywood. I am a woodturner and make bowls out of plywood and will be using some of your pattens. Thanks for sharing. Yes I love using the scraps to come up with new patterns even on regular wood, often time ending up with better patterns than the original.

[@MissBizyBea]

These are absolutely stunning! Can imagine hundreds of ideas where these would be beautiful....framed as artwork alone would be awesome and then flooring inserts, stair treads, boxes, clocks, chair seats, mouldings around doors or one spectular entry door and the list goes on and on.....waiting to see more!

[@MichaelAlm]

Totally!!

[@jjjhernandez]

Literally waited a year for this. I can watch this all day. Love the music.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks!! You won’t have to wait another year for the next on. Working on part 3 right now 😉

[@Pinchdafunkdafied]

This is probably my most favourite video on KZbin... visuals, sound track, camera work and ofcourse thise patterns I can't seem to get enough of!!!

[@KingAliDai]

That's great. And the reason why i like to work with multiplex plates most of the time! Good job👍🏽

[@olivepressdesign]

What an awesome video. I came for the woodworking ideas and stayed for the FABULOUS video editing and music which went along so seamlessly, just like wood patterns you made. Michael, you outdid yourself with this video. LOVED IT.

[@jennthompson9795]

Love the patterns!! Fave was the one that had the 1" square facings mixed with the edging patterns. Love. 💜💙👍👍👍

[@ms.m2054]

SWEET! It's like quilting with wood. Can't wait to see the finished varnished version.

[@dhar3643]

The making of a silk purse. Beautiful

[@scottsimpey2965]

Those look awesome. Definitely going to go on my want to try list. I can only imagine that it would look awesome with a spectra plywood. This video gave me an idea for a bowl.

[@agingintobeauty]

Gorgeous. Clever. Creative. Beautiful. Intricate. Genius. Awesome. Epic. Mesmerizing. Art. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@davebauerart]

They are all cool. I like the combined scrap patterns the best too.

[@SteveSiegelin]

I discovered your channel today! I started off with your most recent video which was pretty epic. Now I'm binge-watching your series and thinking these would make amazing wood tiles in my RV or hell in any project! I am going to have to attempt this now! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Awesome, love plywood, so versatile and love the patterns so will definitely be trying something like this. Andy UK

[@rpwolfe72]

I have been woodworking for years and this is something I would have never even thought about. Just found your channel and all I can say is wow, that is amazing! I have never in my life seen plywood look more beautiful and elegant than this. Simply amazing. You have taught an old dog some new tricks. Most definitely subbed. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Orionrobots]

Beautiful work and I love the 16-bit era soundtrack later. I would love to have a larger lab/workshop space to try stuff like this.

[@standupkid]

Amazing video. Great photography and simple instruction. Plus... the results are SO great. Thanks!

[@JanHilt]

Yep nailed it. Great throwback to the late 70's, early 80's. For all you interested the music was Night Stalker - Wave Saver. Love the patterns. Looking forward to the building episode. Keep it up. Cheers. 👍🎈

[@ayost62]

Thank you so much I was trying to find the song!

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Something designed to be so functional can also look so beautiful. I have to try this.

[@BruceAUlrich]

That beginning scene was so awesome! A Plywood-scape! Oh, and I think the diamond pattern is my favorite.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Bruce!! That opening scene was really fun to shoot

[@elwood212]

Love yr pattern ply work Michael. You are without a doubt the ‘Master of Patterned Ply’. 💕💕🙏

[@deanslegos1990]

These patterns mesmerize me for some reason. More than they probably should I mean.

[@stephenwade8093]

Love your work Michael, thanks for the inspiration

[@FiferSkipper]

I've been meaning to make a table for an obtuse corner next to my hot tub. I keep thinking, I have this nice sheet of marine grade ply but, I need to come up with a nice veneer or some other finish... Now I'll just cut the sheet into strips, have some fun with the shapes, and varnish. Great video, and thanks for the inspiration!

[@David-xu3yk]

I tried this when I saw your original video. I was amazed at how easy it was to experiment with. Kind of amazed at the size of a finished piece compared to the original sheet of plywood too! I had the odd piece that came apart too I think it's just the nature of the game for this kind of work.

[@MrThunderMetal]

Didn't ever think plywood could look so good. Outstanding work.

[@loulossi1003]

This video really grabbed my attention...very well done! About a year ago I was messing around with strips of plywood and made some similar patterns. I made drink coasters as gifts that were framed in walnut and was pleasantly surprised how nice they turned out...the recipients were even happier. It opened up a whole new world of ideas for me using all sorts of patterns for inlay work. Great video and thanks for posting it!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Lou!

[@chrisgenovese8188]

Dude, your videos are incredible. The woodworking, the video editing, really top notch.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Absolutely incredible - so satisfying watching the patterns come together! Can't wait to see what you make these into!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks dude!!

[@samthoren1]

By far the BEST music of any woodworker on the Tube🎶🎶🔊

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

The retro synth wave is optimistic and foreboding all at the same time!

[@mattiaturroni3829]

Unbelievable... 2 materials :glue and plywood.... A lot of results! Gods job

[@seanthemaker1981]

I was just thinking about exposed edge plywood projects and KZbin search presented this video and now I’m quite a bit happier than when I woke up this morning. This is amazing stuff you’re doing! Thx! New sub!

[@MichaelAlm]

That’s awesome!

[@ClassicCamerons]

I really like the herring bone/diamond mixed one. Super cool

[@guillermovazquez1860]

Sorprendente tu trabajo me quede con la boca abierta felicidades eres todo un maestro

[@ladykenja2700]

- What a wonderful & creative expansion to woodworking. Love your creative mind. B R A V O !

[@chefryan5886]

Wow Michael! You are the Master. Thanks for sharing!

[@Cyromantik]

Awesome intro, I really like how you timed the beats to the placement of the pieces. Also this video's really given me a lot of food for thought. Not sure if I have all the tools I need, but I'm gonna try playing with plywood patterns!

[@monalisahota]

Amazing!!! I am definitely going to try making patterns with plywood!! My mind is brimming with 💡

[@ellinghoem1700]

Outstanding!! Never thought of plywood as "cool". I very much enjoyed your presentation. It will be interesting to see what you make from those patterns.

[@nizzypatel]

I'm planning on making an office desk for myself next month and adding a patterned plywood inlay would look awesome. Thanks for the idea!

[@MichaelAlm]

That sounds great!

[@rodneyprevitali70]

Incredible work, man. Very beautiful indeed! Congratulations! Outstanding!!

[@eddiestipe2009]

👍 wow. very cool. thank you for sharing. This is a great idea. Builds are endless.

[@emilylindstrom724]

Really nice! I'd love to see some of these patterns made up in bamboo plywood.

[@itsmevish9642]

thats 1 hell of a cutting.. Outcome just blew my mind ..awesome

[@noahv17]

Amazing work and video! There are so many great patters that can be made with plywood.

[@jonwills1957]

Loving these funky patterns!

[@ManCrafting]

That’s amazing. The patterns are stunning. Great job Michael.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Chad!

[@lauramarshall6376]

I have always loved the look of plywood edges. Glad to see I'm not the only one. :)

[@silvermaple7779]

Patterns are sooooo cool, subscribed!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@jerishull1860]

I just happened on this video. It blows my mind. Thanks for the inspiration! I absolutely love this.

[@JosephSmith-ic2ne]

I just made my first attempt at patterns today. Got the basic herringbone done, now trying the squares!

[@treggliebler6237]

That's amazing! Would be great as an inlay with a dark wood like Walnut. Keep the great content coming please!

[@ArtinKavousi]

oh my god ! you are just amazing! opened a completely new world of ideas for me!

[@keck520]

Love your videos! Thanks for showing us some awesome techniques!

[@Notion8]

love your choice of music, explanation, animations and the woodwork. very well put together

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@lauraedwards5703]

I watched every second of this man make these fancy wood patterns and I still have no clue how he did it

[@wkjeom]

I watched it and I can see exactly what he did. Just sayin'.

[@junaidmahmood3478]

Wow. Just wow. So creative dude. Inspiring

[@cleoburrows]

My Lord you are talented. Beautiful creations Michael.

[@caroletimpson-wiltowski3731]

I can see how incredibly difficult to line up the square pattern was! I really was impressed with scrap patterns too!!!

[@shirleycarter2451]

Wow you make this look easy but still mind boggling. Cant wait to see what you make next.

[@user-sc9cn9ld6u]

БРАВО МАСТЕРУ!! РЕСПЕКТ И ЛАЙК БОЛЬШОЙ!!

[@federicomoccia7039]

Complimenti sinceri, mi hai aperto un mondo fantastico da esplorare. Bravissimo

[@thediddly]

Mate these tunes! Kudos to your skills, AND musical tastes

[@jamatoke]

Tempted to give this a go to clad on my staircase stringer

[@theawesomer]

Amazing to see how this is done. Sharing on The Awesomer.

[@RodneyFisk]

Great b-roll, fantastic soundtrack. Also really useful content on this. Thanks!

[@mikecalhoun8497]

You have entered a black hole with this process. You'll never get to the end of it's creativity, and you will enjoy every second of it. I wonder how it would take wood stain, you see yet another creative black hole to go down.

[@peterpreen752]

amazing what you can make out of a simple piece of ply , well done

[@modustrial]

Your best video yet! So many cool ideas here!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks Mike!! I’m real happy with this one 😁

[@MuchMitchies]

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[@39FORTYWATER]

That's great. Makes me wanna try something. I was only thinking of two colors. This would bring something to the lid of my project.

[@tommcluckie6034]

after 40+yrs doing this it is nice that i can still learn something new pretty cool young man

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@lukerabin5079]

I’m a huge fan of tessellated patterns. Well done!

[@eddieornelas6336]

Mind blown!!!! Beautiful work man.

[@Nickporter17]

The trippy 80s music and slow camera pans were an awesome way to reveal all the pieces. So good man!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you 😁

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

LOL yeah I was going to comment on that. It reminds me of Tron.

[@darint07]

Recently got into woodworking and this just showed up in my feed. Immediate subscriber. Great work man, truly inspirational. The music as well was too good.

[@tienv]

I was just surfing KZbin and came across your channel, amazing ideas about the plywood patterns! Have not seen it anywhere and really like your super creative ideas Michael Alm. You've one more subscriber today... Keep up the awesome jobs and thank you for sharing.

[@roberttodd6370]

The editing on this video was awesome! The music was killer! And a cool project!

[@MichaelAlm]

Thank you!

[@reforzar]

Really nailed this one! Loved the music montage at the end.

[@MichaelAlm]

Thanks dude!

[@jonathanspangenberg1563]

Great vid. Thanks and fun music. That last song was rad

[@constantinosschinas4503]

excellent, well explained tutorial, focusing on experimentation. another nice plywood with mellower contrast and splendid quality is okume plywood.

[@lukemartin9037]

What a rabbit hole!!!! This was fun to watch, thanks man!

[@ottavioamato5373]

wonderful idea, you are an artist !!!

[@s.wilson5199]

Stunning!

[@benjaminisbester3582]

Dope music and idea, thanks for sharing!

[@DebHeadworth]

Wow!!!! This is so cool!

[@bobbonham4823]

Nice! You beat me to it. I have a bunch of off cuts and scraps I am slowly gluing together to make some patterns. Good Job!

[@TheGooberman91]

So much more epic with the music. I'm just watching these to watch them. Great channel and info bud 👌👍

[@MrRickle]

Great patterns and great sound too