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Handicraft Process, Aesthetic Characteristics, and Design Applications of Molten Metal Inlaid in Wood for Home Furnishings

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Title: Handicraft Process, Aesthetic Characteristics, and Design Applications of Molten Metal Inlaid in Wood for Home Furnishings
Authors: Xin Tao, Shuangshuang Wu, Peng Wei, Wei Xu
Source: BioResources, Vol 20, Iss 3, Pp 6426-6435 (2025)
Publisher Information: North Carolina State University, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Biotechnology
Subject Terms: molten metal inlaid in wood, aesthetic appealing, craftmanship, household wood products, Biotechnology, TP248.13-248.65
Description: The inlaying of molten metal into artificial or natural wood cracks represents an innovative combination of metal and wood. After cooling and solidifying, a unique texture is formed, offering a rich aesthetic experience rooted in its intricate decorative texture. This study systematically summarizes the process steps of molten metal inlaid in wood, including material selection, pretreatment, casting, cooling, and sanding. It elaborates on the aesthetic characteristics and decorative potential of this novel material through three aspects, including visual expression, tactile difference, and cultural value. Selected design cases of molten metal inlaid in wood for home furnishings are analyzed to assess the product design feasibility through the lens of craft aesthetics. The research further provides a guiding direction for its design application in household products.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 1930-2126
Relation: https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24701; https://doaj.org/toc/1930-2126
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/c0a47a9051f24f0f9b9ca22115770199
Accession Number: edsdoj.0a47a9051f24f0f9b9ca22115770199
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:19302126