Kalaakaar Makerspace

Materials

Feel the stock before you choose

A lightweight visualizer for non-makers — pick a base and see the sample panel shift. Not a CAD replacement.

Try a material

Smooth engineered board for cutting, carving, and laminates.

Best for: Jaali screens, Paint-grade panels, Affordable interiors

MDF sample panel

Material notes

MDF

mdf

Engineered wood fibre board — smooth, stable, and ideal for laser cutting and CNC carving. Available raw or pre-laminated.

Best for: Jaali screens, Paint-grade panels, Affordable interiors

Teak

wood

Warm, durable hardwood with rich grain. Excellent for polished 3D carvings and high-end furniture inserts.

Best for: Premium furniture, Mandir work, Exterior-adjacent interiors

Acrylic

acrylic

Clear or coloured acrylic for engraved signs, lit displays, and contemporary jaali screens.

Best for: Signage, LED displays, Modern screens

Oak

wood

Open-grained hardwood that takes stain well — strong presence on large carved panels.

Best for: Feature walls, Furniture panels, European-style interiors

Pre-laminated MDF

mdf

Factory-laminated MDF boards ready for fabrication — less finishing work on site.

Best for: Quick interiors, Cabinetry, Budget panels