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    Hi
    I'm looking to create an artwork for my wall. I'm hoping to make it out of 3 panels of wood side by side. Paint matt black, then carve a picture into it, and reveal some light colour wood for contrast. Quick sketch of idea attached.

    Any ideas on what wood would be best for this? I've heard that mango wood is good for this, but I can't find any of it anywhere.

    Basically I just guess it needs to be a soft wood, light colour. Suggestions?

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    G'day Simon,

    What dimentions are you looking at? I'm not much of a relief carver, but a good mate of mine is and he uses a lot of poplar. We bought a few poplar planks between us a while ago, 50x400x2100 so I know its around. Willow is another light wood, though sometimes it can have tan streaking. If its a small work being contemplated, huon pine would also work, but it might be a bit expensive for larger pieces and a bit of a waste to cover it up with black matt.

    Cypress is a bit harder but it is also quite light in colour and there seems to be a lot of it about.

    Anyway, there are some ideas to start. Hope it helps. Don't forget to post your finished results.

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    Hi whittling.
    thanks.
    i'm looking at three pieces of about 350 x 350 mm.
    Probably 30mm deep would be sufficient. might go 40mm, but no thicker as it would look too chunky.

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