How to paste a veneer that makes the most of the wood grain

How to paste a veneer that makes the most of the wood grain

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Veneer can show various expressions depending on how it is pasted, even with common tree species.
Even with the same material, the expression will be completely different depending on how it is arranged.
Here are some variations of pasting.

Straight grain nut slip match

Same pattern in the same direction

Paste them in order

White Ash Gishin Book Match

This is a pattern in which the front and back sides of the sliced veneer are applied alternately. The reason why it is called "book match" is because it looks like an open book.

oak straight grain slip match

The same board grain pattern in the same direction

Paste them in order

Oak Straight Grain Alternating Pasting

This is a method of attaching one type of veneer alternately from bottom to top and then from top to bottom. consecutive pasEffective when you want to avoid turns.