Spalted wood

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Spalted wood is the coloration and detailed dark lines that occur from fungal growth in wood (commonly referred to as “spalting”). The unique patterns and coloration of the spalting process can add value to wood which otherwise might have a low-value. Knowing tips and tricks on how to get wood to spalt can allow you to discover beauties and colors…

A taller box at almost 5 inch; this box has such a pretty salting pattern going up the side.  I wanted to show the black line running out of the white spalted area.  The curly patterns add a nice aded grain interest.  Working with spalted wood is harder, as it has soft areas.  This adds steps to making a hard finish.  7.2 x 11.7 cm tall. Woodturning, Wood Urns For Ashes, Urns For Ashes Unique, Spalted Wood, Needlepoint Accessories, Urns For Ashes, Fast 5, Wood Urn, Spalted Maple

A taller box at almost 5 inch; this box has such a pretty salting pattern going up the side. I wanted to show the black line running out of the white spalted area. The curly patterns add a nice aded grain interest. Working with spalted wood is harder, as it has soft areas. This adds steps to making a hard finish. 7.2 x 11.7 cm tall.

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