Wood Covers: laser-engraved plywood book covers
Books, albums and notebooks
Cutting and fretwork, Engraving and marking
Plywood
The project
Wood Covers brings together bookbinding covers made by Archicercle from plywood described as ‘fromage’. The work combines laser cutting and engraving, giving the pattern depth by eroding the surface layer of the wood.
The studio’s contribution focused on making the covers through laser cutting and engraving. These are two operations on the same substrate: cutting defines the pieces, while engraving works into their surface.
The documented distinction in this project is the increase in engraving power. In this instance, that adjustment eroded the surface layer of the plywood, producing a relief finish rather than simply leaving a graphic mark.
The covers feature a composition of organic lines and a perimeter frame against a pale background. The flowing lines and darkened engraved areas contrast with the untreated surface. The result applies this surface treatment to a specific bookbinding component: the cover.
Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.
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