The Sine Wave texture generates a memory-efficient texture with simple, smooth wave patterns for marble or wood (figure 1). In the following illustration, the NodeGraph Editor window is used to clearly illustrate the association of the various texture nodes.
Figure 1: Sine Wave texture connected to the DiffuseAmount of diffusion, or the reflection of light photons at different angles from an uneven or granular surface. Used for dull, non-reflecting materials or mesh emitters. input on a Diffuse materialUsed for dull, non-reflecting materials or mesh emitters.