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Wood Types - Origami Mobile
I offer two types of wood in my origami mobiles. These woods are poplar and oak.
Poplar
In the above image, the mobile is made with poplar. Poplars are trees related to cottonwoods and aspens. They have oval-shaped leaves that get smaller towards the tip. Poplar is frequently used to make paper, matches, and lightweight furniture. It has a light color and is quite flexible.
Oak
Oak is of course the tree that makes acorns! The oak leaf has wiggly edges with "fingers" that poke out from the central leaf area. Oak is very hard and is often used in high end furniture and flooring. Oaks are mentioned in the Bible, were sacred to the druids, and many countries (including the US and England) have the oak as their national tree because of its strength and longevity.
The oak I use for my origami mobiles is dark in color.
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