Flat assemblies
The first method, termed "wet assembly," involves connecting the square pieces while they are still wet and allowing them to dry collectively. This approach is predicated on the hypothesis that drying the assembly as a cohesive unit will result in uniform shrinkage, maintaining the flatness of the overall pattern, particularly at the center of the assembly where uniformity is most crucial.
Conversely, the second method, called "dry assembly," entails drying the individual square pieces separately before connecting them to form the pattern. This technique allows for greater flexibility in the assembly process, as the dry pieces can be aggregated in numerous ways to realize the checkered pattern. Consequently, this method potentially results in more varied dimensional configurations compared to the wet assembly technique.
The results of this comparative study indicate significant differences between the two approaches. The wet assembly method tends to produce a more consistent and unified shrinkage across the entire pattern, effectively preserving the flat characteristics of the design, especially in the center. In contrast, the dry assembly method introduces a greater range of spatial configurations due to the independent movement and alignment of the dried pieces. This flexibility can be advantageous for architectural applications that benefit from or require variability and dimensional depth within the pattern design.