Material Science For Hand-Carved Solid Wood Furniture

Carving removes material mass. Once removed, structural capacity cannot be restored through craftsmanship alone.

• Capacity Loss: Section reduction alters load paths.
• Fiber Interlock: Critical for holding detail.
• Requirement: Inherent properties must support loss.

Many visually attractive woods fail structurally under deep relief. The following traits cause immediate disqualification:

• Excessive density leading to brittle fracture.
• Short or irregular grain structure.
• High internal growth stress history.

OE-FASHION evaluates carving suitability through a material science lens rather than traditional convention.

• Fiber Continuity: Redistributes stress after removal.
• Density Balance: Mass without brittleness.
• Consistency: Uniform response to tooling.

Predictable response to environmental cycling is non-negotiable for carved components.

• Dimensional Stability: Under humidity cycling.
• Stress Release: Controlled deformation.
• Safety: No spontaneous cracking mechanisms.