Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
Design and Dimensioning 2
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Design and Dimensioning 2
Overview
“During this last part you will see how I add details to the design to make it look as beautiful as possible. I'll also show you how I defined the shelves, texture, and a bevel. You will learn basic effects that do not require you to be the most expert, so do not be afraid, I already explain in detail the why of everything.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Design and Dimensioning 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners. Learn the essential steps for designing, planning, and building wooden furniture in your own signature style.
Partial transcription of the video
“Design and cutting to size Now that we have this, we can add some details. I set this crosspiece back a few centimeters to have that little shadow that I like. That the elements look different. The door and the crosspiece a little further back. A little detail, I want to show you that everything can be decided. You can choose the texture of the door. I made some cross-hatching just to decorate it, and we will add other details. For example, very simple, I set the shelf back another centimeter. From 90.84 to 90.33, to see it as a different element. The shelf is going to be floating, you can ...”
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Course summary for: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking

Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
Patricio Ortega is a furniture maker and founder of Maderística, a small workshop specializing in handcrafted furniture design. With 14 years of experience, he has focused on mastering plywood, developing innovative techniques, and sharing his knowledge with over 1,800 students. As an architect and self-taught instructor, Patricio blends creativity and technique to create functional and durable furniture.
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