Prismatic Patterns from a Single Plank

By Jonathan Binzen, Lael Gordon #234–July/Aug 2013 Issue

Synopsis: Laël Gordon creates what he calls the “outfield grass effect” on his panels by arranging shop-sawn veneers to take advantage of the orientation of the grain cells. Cells that slant will reflect light differently depending on how the tiles of veneer are turned. To find out how he does it, read on.

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