Curly English Sycamore presents itself in this sample with a remarkably pale, creamy ivory ground tone that approaches the color of fresh cream or warm white linen. The surface is defined by a tight, horizontal grain structure that runs in fine, closely-spaced parallel lines across the full face of the veneer. What makes this species extraordinary is the pronounced "curly" or "fiddleback" figure — a subtle but unmistakable rippling phenomenon that creates a three-dimensional optical shimmer acro
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Uses: Veneer, plywood, interior trim, pallets/crates, flooring, furniture, particleboard, paper (pulpwood), tool handles, and other turned objects.
Sources: USA
Category: figured
Meta Title: Curly English Sycamore Wood Veneer | Rosebud Veneer
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Other Names: Sycamore, American Plane
Workability: Overall, Sycamore works easily with both hand and machine tools, though the interlocked grain can be troublesome in surfacing and machining operations at times. Sycamore turns, glues, and finishes well. Responds poorly to steam bending.
Availability: Usually moderately priced, though Sycamore is commonly sold as quartersawn boards, which can increase the cost.
Grain Texture: Sycamore has a fine and even texture that is very similar to maple. The grain is interlocked.
Characteristics: Similar to maple, the wood of Sycamore trees is predominantly comprised of the sapwood, with some darker heartwood streaks also found in most boards. (Though it is not uncommon to also see entire boards of heartwood too.) The sapwood is white to light tan, while the heartwood is a darker reddish brown. Sycamore also has very distinct ray flecks present on quartersawn surfaces—giving it a freckled appearance—and it is sometimes even called “Lacewood.”
Scientific Name: Acer pseudoplatanus
Meta Description: Premium Curly English Sycamore wood veneer sheets and panels. Available from Rosebud Veneer.
Price Description: White with heavy fiddleback figure
Price Raw Wood Veneer: 4.5