LACEWOOD - (Panopsis spp.) Also know as Brazilian Lacewood, South American Lacewood and grown in Tropical South America.
Lacewood is a reddish brown with grey or light brown rays, which result in a lace pattern when quartersawn. The name “Lacewood” is used and misused to identify a number of different wood species. In its vaguest sense, the term “lacewood” is used to describe any wood that displays figuring that resembles lace. Which lead to a lot of confusion. In my experience, if it light in color and weight less, it's Lacewood. If darker and very heavy it's Leopardwood.
Common uses veneer, cabinetry, fine furniture, musical instruments (guitars), and turned objects.
Lacewood is a reddish brown with grey or light brown rays, which result in a lace pattern when quartersawn. The name “Lacewood” is used and misused to identify a number of different wood species. In its vaguest sense, the term “lacewood” is used to describe any wood that displays figuring that resembles lace. Which lead to a lot of confusion. In my experience, if it light in color and weight less, it's Lacewood. If darker and very heavy it's Leopardwood.
Common uses veneer, cabinetry, fine furniture, musical instruments (guitars), and turned objects.