This is our first balsa wood kit, really proud and excited to announce the new Tanár, a kit for beginners but also for ...

Creating a versatile and strong adhesive that works on wood, iron, plastic, and ceramics can be a game-changer for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. This video shows how to make a powerful ...

You can add a chic touch to your dining room table with this woodworking DIY. Using balsa wood, you can create a table runner from died pieces cut into shapes.

Researchers have found a way to make transparent wood that doesn't rely on plastics, and it could be scaled up to work in buildings.

Making sturdy, semi-transparent wood with cheap, natural materials Date: March 27, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or ...

Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not—unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this ...

Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood’s biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process.

This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows.

The Madang Balsa Project team is encouraging growers to plant the trees before December 2024 to ensure that they can harvest and export their wood after three years. Balsa trees take approximately 36 ...

Balsa wood is a fast-growing, lightweight hardwood tree found in tropical climates, mainly Central and South America. Its wood is valued for its low density, making it suitable for model building, ...