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Spalting, the internal coloring caused by fungi in wood, offers a great opportunity for wood turners to enliven their work. The beautiful colors and patterns are found in domestic as well as exotic woods, and might even be as close as your firewood pile.

Spalted wood: Nutrient Supplements for Spalted Wood (e.g. beer)
March 1, 2010

Something that has caught my eye recently is the number of 'recipes' that exist for spalting wood.
Spalted wood: Just Say No To Brown Rot!
February 5, 2010

Unlike white rot, which turns the wood soft, brown rotted areas are crumbly to the touch, and cannot easily be stabilized.
Spalted wood: Dissecting the Colored Molds
January 4, 2010

The big trick in utilizing molds for spalting is knowing which to use, which to avoid, and what safety precautions to take if you decide to use some of the more irritating varieties.
Drying Spalted Wood
November 23, 2009

Drying spalted wood can be a lot easier than drying clear wood. Learn some of the basic tricks here.
Spalted wood: Optimizing fungal growth
October 25, 2009

Utilize end grain to get your fungi colonizing faster and remember, sometimes the progression of the fungi can be just as interesting as an entirely colonized piece!
Spalted wood: Zone lines get even more mysterious
October 1, 2009

Anyone can produce a black zone line, but how many people can manage zone lines in color?
Spalted wood fungus of the month – Oyster Mushroom
August 30, 2009

The oyster mushroom isn't just a tasty treat - it can also spalt your lumber!
Spalted wood fungus of the month – Dead Man’s Finger and Turkey Tail
August 5, 2009

Xylaria polymorpha likes it dark, dank and mysterious. The best place to find this fungus is at the base of stumps that are still attached, upright, in the ground.
Spalted Wood Fungus of the month: Green-stain Chlorociboria
June 28, 2009

Chlorociboria (sorry, there isn't a common name) is one of the few fungi that turns the wood exactly the same color as its fruiting bodies.
Spalted Lumber: The deeper meaning of zone lines
May 10, 2009

It pretty much all boils down to one word: WAR!

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