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Choosing the right wood type and dimensions
Each wood type grows differently and has natural limitations in trunk and board width. Therefore, infinitely large pieces of wood from a single raw piece are not available. The maximum possible dimensions depend on the wood type, material thickness, and desired motif.
• Relief from a single piece of wood:
Maximum width is approx. 25 - 32 cm
• Relief from several glued pieces of wood:
Maximum width up to approx. 100 cm (1 m)
For larger formats, several wood elements are professionally glued together to ensure stability and a high-quality appearance.
Since wood is a natural product, grain, color, and structure can vary - making each piece a true one-of-a-kind.
| Wood type | Color | Grain | Hardness | Effect | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | light to reddish | fine, calm | medium | warm & natural | Reliefs, portraits, signs |
| Maple | very light | fine, subtle | hard | modern & clean | fine details, logos |
| Oak | medium brown | highly visible | very hard | rustic & solid | Coats of arms, club signs |
| American Walnut | dark brown | elegant | medium-hard | exclusive & noble | Premium reliefs |
Alder
Color:
- Light brown to reddish-yellow
- Becomes slightly warmer/darker over time
Grain:
- Calm, fine and uniform
- Few striking structures
Properties:
- Softer than oak
- Good for delicate milling and relief work
- Appears friendly and natural
Well suited for:
✓ Nameplates
✓ Reliefs
✓ Decorations
✓ Wall art
Character: Warm · simple · natural
Oak
Oak usually appears light to medium brown, often with golden tones. The grain is clearly visible and rather rustic – which is why oak is often used for high-quality furniture, signs, reliefs, and durable woodworking. It is significantly harder than alder and appears very solid.
Color:
- Light brown to medium brown
- Partially golden tones
Grain:
- Clearly visible
- Rustic, distinctive structure
Properties:
- Very hard and durable
- High-quality appearance
- Classic solid wood
Well suited for:
✓ Coats of arms
✓ Club signs
✓ Family reliefs
✓ Large projects
Character: Robust · noble · timeless
American Walnut
Color:
- Dark brown to chocolate brown
- Partially violet or grey nuances
Grain:
- Elegant and lively
- Very noble pattern
Properties:
- High-quality premium wood
- Luxurious appearance
- Good for exclusive individual pieces
Well suited for:
✓ Portrait reliefs
✓ Company logos
✓ Gifts
✓ Exclusive wall art
Character: Noble · luxurious · modern
Maple
Color:
- Very light – cream-colored to slightly yellowish
- Even, calm surface
- Often remains significantly lighter than alder or oak
Grain:
- Fine and subtle
- Less striking structure
- Very clean appearance
Properties:
- Hard wood with high density
- Good detail accuracy for fine CNC milling
- Smooth surfaces possible
- Appears modern and high-quality
Well suited for:
✓ Portrait reliefs
✓ Signs with fine details
✓ Company logos
✓ Modern wall art
✓ Precise 3D reliefs
Character: Light · clean · modern · high-quality
Note: Wood is a natural product. Color, grain, and structure differ in each workpiece. This makes every manufactured product unique.