Illuminated slate stone map

Only a handful of companies possess the expertise to craft exquisite maps like to the one showcased today. Our StoneCut world map, meticulously crafted from the finest slate stone, captures the magnificence of our planet in stunning detail. However, the location where the map is installed plays a just as big role in its overall impact.

Light that accentuates

The world map featured in the featured photo has a base layer of authentic wood, overlaid with a thin sheet of slate stone applied with heat and pressure. Following hours of warm pressing, the foundational material for this masterpiece is formed. After, a large slab of slate stone undergoes laser shaping and engraving with country borders using a CO2 laser. The thickness of this specific world map varies between 10 to 15 mm (0.39''- 0.59''). This is the result of the layered slate stone added to the wooden base. Compared to other maps available, this wall decoration possesses remarkable thickness, accentuating its 3D effect, further heightened by the varied depths of its surface.

The owner of this StoneCut world map strategically mounted it on a wall, positioning two spotlights to cast direct beams onto the map. These focused lights enhance the map's three-dimensional appearance, leaving a captivating drop shadow on the wall. This creates the illusion of even greater depth.

Highlighting the colours

While the colours of our stone world map are from the same colour palette, upon closer inspection, they reveal a array of shades. This visual diversity is accentuated by the interplay of light from the spotlights, revealing the distinctive colours inherent to each layer of slate stone. And it are these layers with their own colours that extra emphasise the depth on the surface. It is almost as if the surface is covered by real mountains on scale. Simply beautiful.

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