Spalted maple projects

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.

If there’s one wood that can really challenge your sense of design—and your woodworking skills—it’s spalted maple. Those inky black lines can both delight the eye and drive you crazy.

This walnut and spalted maple keepsake box is a project I had been putting off for some time. It seems we all have those “when I get around to it” projects. Although, that is one of t…

Spalted maple coaster set

While woodworking is not the easiest or cheapest hobby out there, it's surprisingly gratifying and fulfilling. Many are starting to take it up as a way to reconnect with themselves, put their hands to work and create something tangible along the way. Being able to take a meaningless piece of wood and turn it into something beautiful is a perfect combination of skill, creativity and patience.

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

Spalted Maple serving tray with live edge

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 ...