This sample was approached with the intention of exploring shaping complex curves (curves that undulate in both the X and Y axis) and then veneering overtop of these curves. The substrate is first shaped by hand to create this constantly undulating surface and then the surface is veneered and inlaid with satinwood stringing and walnut banding. The veneering presents a challenge due to this complex curvature: imagine taking a sheet of paper and forming a gentle arc along the long side and then forming another arc on the short side, in the same way veneer can only bend so far in this manner before it breaks, for the reason many smaller pieces, diamonds in this case, were used to cover the surface. Furthermore, by alternating the orientation of the grain with each panel, a dramatic checker board effect is created.