Method of manufacturing a decorative part decorated with a lichtenberg-figure

Abstract

Manufacturing of a decorative part by providing a decorative layer having a first, electrically conductive surface and a second surface; bringing electrodes into contact with the first surface; and applying an electrical voltage between the electrodes so that an electrical current flows between the electrodes and a pattern is burned into the first surface. In an embodiment, the decorative layer is bonded to a lamination layer before applying the electrical voltage to the second surface. In another embodiment, the decorative layer is bonded to a lamination layer after the application of the electrical voltage to the first surface; and after the bonding of the lamination layer, the material of the decorative layer is removed from the second surface. In another embodiment the decorative layer has a pattern generated by an electrical discharge on the first surface; and the first or the second surface is bonded to a lamination layer.

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