Spalted wood

While I was researching the term "spalting" in wood, I found that there is a very big interest in spalted wood. When is it good for the wood and when isn't it good? I'm referring to another post ...

Spalted wood rounds

spalted maple ... used as a veneer with a mahogany body. distinct striping called zone lines. spalting: wood coloration caused by fungi

What is Spalted Maple Wood? Introduction to Spalted Maple Wood Spalted Maple Wood is a type of wood that has undergone a natural decay process that results in a unique and beautiful appearance. The name "spalted" refers to the dark lines or streaks that are formed as the wood decays. These lines create a distinctive and eye-catching pattern that makes spalted maple wood a popular choice among woodworkers, wood artists, and woodcraft enthusiasts.

Spalt your own lumber

Spalted Beech Veneer

While a wide range of wood species will spalt, sugar maple is most prized due to its often very pronounced designs and its lighter colored sapwood.

Many woodworkers want to invest some time into understanding wood, which is understandable since we spend a lot of time with it and wood selection is an important aspect to any woodworking project. There are many types of “specialty woods” to learn about, from quilted and curly patterns, to the dramatic effects that can be created by quarter sawing lumber, and the incredible patterns that can appear in wood from spalting.

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…