Great example of chatoyance in a couple of different wood species in the golden hour sun. 🔥 | Aaron Cain Custom Deck Boxes

Ever seen wood that looks like it’s glowing from the inside? That’s called chatoyancy — it happens when the grain fibers in the wood grow in different directions, so light reflects at varying angles. The result is a shifting pattern that almost looks like silk fabric, especially in woods like curly birch, tiger oak, or flame mahogany. To really bring it to life, you need an oil-based top coat. That’s what makes the figure “move” as the light changes. #antiques #vintage #restoration #furniture #d