North American black walnut has rich texture characteristics, mainly including the following:
1. Straight grain: Refers to the straight grain of wood, parallel to the longitudinal direction of the wood. This pattern is usually relatively simple and suitable for making flat large-area wooden boards.
2. Elephant eye pattern: Refers to the appearance of small dots on the surface of wood that resemble eyes. This pattern belongs to the special texture of black walnut wood and has high decorative value.
3. Wave pattern: Refers to the undulating and wavy texture on the surface of wood. This pattern presents a very organic form and is suitable for making curved carved furniture.
4. Feather pattern: Refers to the texture of wood presenting a dynamic feather shape, which is very artistic. This pattern is difficult to find and usually needs to be cut from longer wood.
2、 Color characteristics
The color of North American black walnut varies depending on the growing region and environment. It usually presents a reddish brown or light to dark coffee color, with black or gray spots interspersed in the middle, and the texture is more obvious.