Behind the Grain
Wood from a tree, maybe a limb, piece of firewood, or rough-cut lumber, that is where the process begins.
The material is selected, then gradually worked, cut, planed, and shaped, transforming over time from raw material into finished object.
Every species of tree has its own leaf, with its own shape. Each leaf at The Laser Leaf is crafted in that shape using wood from its tree of origin.
Below, explore the process of turning wood into a finished laser cut leaf.
Who’s in the Shop
Paul Labovitz, retired Superintendent from the National Park Service, spent his career as a steward of public and private lands for conservation, preservation and community economic development. He was a city kid who had a transformational experience with the great outdoors that changed the course of his life forever. With degrees in Forestry and Business, he spent 8 years in the private sector then 35 years with the National Park Service. He has lead and developed conservation work in over 30-states as well as various parts of Europe. Paul has been an avid woodworker since an early age.
Jason Labovitz is a Content Specialist in Career Technical Education for grades K-12. After receiving two degrees in Architecture, he left the discipline in 2012 to pursue a career in Education. Throughout his 8 years of teaching, he taught courses on Traditional Art, Digital Art, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and Fabrication. Jason has been laser cutting for over 20 years.
