Spalted holly

[will321]

The cross-grain holly was rough cut to an inch thick and wrapped in plastic overnight. The following day it was turned to size, microwaved twice on high for 90 seconds (an hour apart) and saturated with mineral oil. Sealed in plastic again overnight for a rest and then exposed to let it relax and distort. A few cracks appeared but it held together remarkably well. I quite like turning green timbers that distort if I can manage to keep them from exploding.

 

[monkeybiter]

I quite like turning green timbers that distort if I can manage to keep them from exploding.

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It's a bit difficult to see in that photo but I bet it looks great, the figuring looks very interesting.