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<h1>Design vocabulary</h1>
<p>Cork, as a material, is defined by its inherent qualities and the meticulous processes applied to it. Understanding the language of its refinement is essential to discerning its potential. Below are terms that anchor the dialogue between material and maker, each a testament to the precision and reverence required in its curation.</p>
<h2>Grain</h2>
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<li><strong>Definition:</strong> The natural cellular structure of cork, visible as irregular, organic patterns. These are the result of the material’s growth cycles and are unique to each harvest.</li>
<li><strong>In product:</strong> A roll with pronounced grain may display a mosaic of pale, honeyed tones, each cell’s boundary faintly outlined by the material’s own pigments.</li>
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<h2>Patina</h2>
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<li><strong>Definition:</strong> The gradual change in color and surface quality over time, influenced by exposure to light and air. This is not a coating but a natural transformation.</li>
<li><strong>In product:</strong> A panel installed in a north-facing room may shift from a pale beige to a warm, amber-hued finish within months, deepening further with age.</li>
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<h2>Lamination</h2>
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<li><strong>Definition:</strong> The bonding of cork to another material, such as paper or
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