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Jelutong Sources?
Tim Buescher@pullayniece
4 Posts
Quote from Tim Buescher on January 18, 2021, 11:46 pm
Just getting into relief carving and I am noticing a lot of instructors really recommend but can't seem to find it anywhere near me or on online searches for USA suppliers. I was wondering where everyone is going for their source of jelutong blanks?
Just getting into relief carving and I am noticing a lot of instructors really recommend but can't seem to find it anywhere near me or on online searches for USA suppliers. I was wondering where everyone is going for their source of jelutong blanks?
JIm Geisert@jgeisert
61 Posts
Quote from JIm Geisert on January 22, 2021, 11:44 am
I've never used jelutong and I've carved a lot of relief panels. I've used mahogany and walnut but mostly basswood. I suggest you use basswood also. It's readily available all over the place and in many different sizes.
I've never used jelutong and I've carved a lot of relief panels. I've used mahogany and walnut but mostly basswood. I suggest you use basswood also. It's readily available all over the place and in many different sizes.
MaryMay@marymay
443 Posts
Quote from MaryMay on February 2, 2021, 3:26 pm
Hi Tim,
I have never carved Jelutong, but have heard bird carvers use it a lot because of it's very clean and solid grain. I think it comes from the NorthWest area, and when I was searching for it as a possible substitute for basswood several years back I found it to be quite a bit more expensive than basswood.
Hi Tim,
I have never carved Jelutong, but have heard bird carvers use it a lot because of it's very clean and solid grain. I think it comes from the NorthWest area, and when I was searching for it as a possible substitute for basswood several years back I found it to be quite a bit more expensive than basswood.
Wayne Whiting@wayne-whiting
1 Post
Quote from Wayne Whiting on May 25, 2022, 12:29 pm
Actually, Jelutong is from Malaysia and is a great wood to carve. It is a favorite of Ray Kinman, but even he admits it is very difficult to obtain.
Actually, Jelutong is from Malaysia and is a great wood to carve. It is a favorite of Ray Kinman, but even he admits it is very difficult to obtain.
William Aupperle@wgaupperle
1 Post
Quote from William Aupperle on February 14, 2023, 4:41 pm
Jelutong has fallen out of favor with many bird carvers because the fine dust from sanding the wood can cause serious lung irritation. For some, it’s a serious toxic reaction.
Jelutong has fallen out of favor with many bird carvers because the fine dust from sanding the wood can cause serious lung irritation. For some, it’s a serious toxic reaction.
