Strange Question

[ajmw89]

Got a bit of a strange question.

Are there any woods that have a blue colour once finished?

I know there are stains and dyes I can use, but are there any that actually have a natural blue colour?

 

[dickm]

Not much use for turning, but certain fungal infections produce blue coloration in some softwoods.......

 

[Bodrighy]

Iron in yew can produce a blue / purple stain naturally but I don't know of any naturally blue woods. Watered down ink can give a blue hue as opposed to a specific blue stain if needed.

Pete

 

[woodfarmer]

I think elder can sometimes have a very dark grey/blue tinge

 

[loftyhermes]

Blue Mahoe might be the only one.
http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-ide ... lue-mahoe/
http://www.exoticwood.biz/bluemahoe.htm

Steve