Bent laminations

The curved piece of wood is made by glueing together several thin strips of wood. The deformation is mainly elastic, and no plasticisation is needed. The strips with glue are clamped to a mould or between two parts of a mould. When the glue cures, the laminated piece keeps its new shape. This technique is suitable for wood species which are difficult to steam bent, for example softwoods. When thin veneers are used, very extreme bends can be achieved.