Now learn to do a squirrel on a gunstock.If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive hobby consider parquetry!
First get a cutting mat, a couple of exacto knives, some nice triangles of various angles like you would use when drafting.
Next get some wood veneer. Do not need much. Check out some options here (i usually only get a single sheet of each that I want):
Natural Wood Veneer (46 inches or Less)
Premium Natural Wood Veneer 46 in or less. All veneers are natural, raw, unbacked, and sliced, in sequence, from the log. Excellent choice for highly decorative boxes, accessories, instruments, or any project.www.dyed-veneer.com
More common woods (walnut, cherry, maple, etc) can be had at your local Rockler or other woodworking supply store.
Build a home vacuum press. $150-200. Here’s mine, plans and parts easily found on the internet (you need an air compressor but don’t need a ton of capacity—I am sure you already have one):
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A cheap band saw to cut circles with $100-150 all day long).
And patience and a little practice and in 5 or 6 hours (got this one to this point in in 3-4 days).
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A couple more days applying finish (99% of that time waiting for it to dry) and you get a lazy susan something like this
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