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Materials 14 Spring Catalog
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summer two thousand & fourteen materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

Letter From Talley Goodson, One of the most rewarding parts of my job at 3form is being involved in the Full Circle‰ program. What started as a search for unique interlayer materials 10 years ago, has evolved into a set of very special relationships with unique artisan communities around the world. In places like Senegal, Nepal, Colombia, and Swaziland, we work closely with artisans whom posses unique skills and generational insights into specific materials. The magic seems to happen as the 3form design team spends extensive time on the ground working side-by-side with local artisans...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Explore the latest 3form products to discover unique craft across the world. From sustainable organics and bold fabrics to recycled paper and hi-resolution woods, each material tells a story. 02 Fray Strike a balance between modern and mother nature with handmade paper trimmings. Discover wood grain in a variety of compelling patterns and species. Paper Lane Take a hip and humble design approach with sliced recycled catalogs. 42 Silken Meet a solid field of dimensional color with textured Dupioni silk. Introduce an artisan feel with hand-sewn fabric chains of multi-colored...

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F R A Y A Full Circle‰ product from Nepal baltic blaze pearl smoke Fray smoke materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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TRADITIONAL CRAFT MEETS MODERN DESIGN In Nepal, artisans have been utilizing the bark of the Lokta tree to make paper for monastery prayer books for many generations. In collaboration with our longtime Nepalese partners, we have adapted this traditional handcraft into a modern format. Delicate paper strips encapsulated in resin merge the old with the new, creating a modern yet timeless aesthetic. materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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a : Talley Goodson with an artisan stripping Lokta bark b : A monastery prayer book made from Lokta paper c : Nepalese children d : Artisians working on Fray HIMALAYAN SOUL Our Nepalese partnership is mutually beneficial and rewarding for both parties. Fray has created a new market for their craft, while allowing you to incorporate some true Himalayan soul into your interior design. materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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“ While in Nepal, we stumbled upon a box of hand-made paper edge trimmings and as we held them up to the light, we knew there was something there.” -jill canales Senior Vice President Marketing & Design Fray baltic materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.co

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Fray pearl CALM LINEARITY blaze Strike a careful balance between modern and mother nature. Fray is available in four colorways to suit varying palettes. smoke available in these materials : Varia Ecoresin ® Pressed Glass materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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P A P E R L A N E A Full Circle product from Nepal ‰ Paper Lane materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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A SLICE OF NEW LIFE Paper Lane is born from our continued efforts to upcycle 3form product catalogs. Recognizing the skill of Nepalese artisans, and wanting to deepen our ties with them, this product was a perfect pairing. The artisans slice catalog pages into strips and use their detail orientation to create colorful, energetic patterns. Encased in our Varia Ecoresin, Paper Lane brings a modern aesthetic to any space. It is exciting to develop cutting-edge products for our customers, while providing opportunities for artisan communities around the world. materials 14 | learn more at...

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Paper Lane HIGH DESIGN, LOW IMPACT paper lane Recycled catalog pages in linear patterns create a crisp and colorful look. Paper Lane comes in two orientations to suit different applications. paper lane available in these materials : Varia® Ecoresin® Pressed Glass Paper Lane materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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SOLUTIONS MADE SIMPLE 1 LightArt® | Varia Ecoresin LA2 Beam Fixture, Three Small Chroma® | Atlantic + Reflect Table Top Varia® Ecoresin® | Paper Lane with Versa Hardware System Partition | 200.03.01 Pressure–fit partition with Spider support materials 14 | learn more at 3-f

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E N S I G N A Full Circle product from Senegal ‰ Ensign materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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A COLORFUL OASIS OF CREATIVITY The artisans of Ndem, Senegal have worked with beautiful textiles for decades. Ensign brings a creative aesthetic from this small village to the forefront of modern design. We hold this community close to our heart. Over many years, our relationship has allowed us to assist in modernizing their community with solar power, irrigation, and sustainable farming methods. materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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a : A Senegalese artisan preparing textiles b : Gathered materials c : An artisan sewing strips of the Ensign interlayer d : A spool of the sewn flags A COMMON THREAD For Ensign, we engaged our friends in Ndem to sew pieces of their handcrafted cloth into flowing strips. These colorful fabric chains encapsulated in Varia Ecoresin infuse a creative spirit into modern spaces. materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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Ensign with Suspend hardware PURE SATURATION ensign Experience the delicate details of hand-cut flags joined together in bold, rich color. Ensign is available in two orientations to suit different applications. ensign available in these materials : Varia® Ecoresin® Pressed Glass materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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SOLUTIONS MADE SIMPLE Varia9 Ecoresin® | Ensign with Align Hardware System Chroma8 | Cranberry i Bliss + White Out Table Top ^form' ReadytoGo Suspended side-fastening partition materials 14 | learn more at 3-form.com

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