Holly

[Chrisp]

Hi Guys,
I've just been given a few big lumps of holly, whats the best was to season it to keep the pure colour? is it a case of rough turning and drying normally? all the other holly I've had has been pretty well spalted.
Regards Chris.

 

[myturn]

Spalting is picked up from fungus in the soil so it should keep its colour as long as you don't leave it on the ground.

I've used a bit of holly and it turned really well and took a very nice finish.

 

[Chrisp]

Thanks Mick,
I'll keep away from all the other bits I have then, I wasn't sure if it would discolour or spalt just being in my workshop like a load of sycamore I have?
Chris.