Bowties/Butterflies

• A type of joint or inlay that is used to hold two pieces of wood together and to prevent cracks from expanding

• Can be aesthetically pleasing and a focal point on the project

• Can vary in shape and size

Dovetails

• A strong joint that is known for its strength and durability

• These joints uses pins and tails that interlocks together

• Usually used for drawers and boxes and other custom furniture pieces

Book Matched

• The practice of matching two or more pieces of wood so the adjoining surfaces mirror each other

• Usually found with live-Edge slabs

• Gives the appearance of an open book

Figured Wood

• When a piece of wood contains a unique pattern or distinctive marks on its surface

• The figure in a piece is partly due to how it’s cut, and other disruptions in normal tree growth

• Can add a lot of character to a project