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Plaw

by Sohma Furutate Design · Japan · PLA1166 · Published 01 Nov 2018
About this material

moulded resin

Plaw is a material that combines the aesthetics of wood with the properties of plastic. The material is made by using a singed wooden mould, to which resin is added. During the curing process, the charred surface of the wood is transferred onto the material, copying the grain. The patterned ashes cause the plastic to look like translucent wood.

The mould can be used several times, so that nearly identical pieces can be created.

For more about this project, click here.

Material properties

Sensorial

Glossiness:GlossyTranslucence:50–100%Structure:ClosedTexture:SmoothHardness:HardTemperature:MediumAcoustics:PoorOdour:NoneWeight:Medium

Technical

Fire resistance:ModerateUV resistance:GoodWeather resistance:PoorScratch resistance:PoorChemical resistance:Moderate

Environmental

Renewable:No

Keywords

  • wood
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