Why Hard Maple Works So Well in Architectural Woodcarving

When working with different types of wood you look for material that is both appealing to the eye and can stand up to the design needs of today.  Hard maple in architectural woodcarving is both pretty and can stand up to the every day needs of your client. According to the USDA forest wood handbook, hard maple is classified and placed  in two groups.  These groups include sugar maple, also known as hard and rock maple and black maple also know as black sugar maple.  Due to its fine, uniform texture and its resistance to shock, hard maple produces a nice heavy product that adds texture and eye catching design.  Hard maple is often admired for its creamy white sapwood and can have a curly or tiger striped  grain pattern.  It is strong and durable and holds up well to being machined and glued. These attributes are why hard maple architectural woodcarving have become a popular choice. They produce a beautiful product in such woodcarving pieces as appliques, mantels, rosettes and many other design products that can give eye catching detail to any room or space. Here at Art for everyday our sources of hard maple come from environmentally managed forests in North America because we are dedicated to sustainable practices. Contact us today to see how you can incorporate our finest quality hard maple woodcarvings in to your next design project.