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  • Soft creamy white wood that is easy to work and glues into larger block very well.
  • It has no figuring, with a fine straight even grain, the sapwood is almost white.
  • Carves well and is excellent for detail work.
  • Very light weight.
  • Basswood is used in carving, turning, and toy making.
  • Much lighter in weight than black walnut, this wood has a medium fine straight grain than is a golden brown tone to a reddish brown at the sapwood.
  • If you use an oil finish to the carving the surface takes on a light oak tone.
  • Excellent for high relief with some fine detailing.
  • Used in furniture carving, and veneering.
  • Extremely durable wood that will accept relief carving.
  • Most carving work is done with a chisel and mallet.
  • The grain is medium coarse yet straight.
  • Walnut burls can have very interesting figuring within them.
  • The color of walnut can change quickly from deep reddish brown to creamy white.
  • Used in furniture making, furniture carving, turning, and carving.
  • A hardwood similar to walnut in it's ability to be carved.
  • Has a very interesting, distinct grain pattern that is straight.
  • Mediun to heavy weight wood that is creamy tan with darker brown grain lines.
  • Smells wonderful while you are carving.
  • Used in furniture making, furniture carving, and carving.
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