Jelatun timber carving

**Pratty** · 30th October 2011, 09:32 AM

After so many years i am finally getting back into wood carving, under advice from the experts, i was told to start with jelatun timber as it was an easy wood to use and get the feel of it again, question though, what does everybody do for the finish of this timber, i dont want it looking all high glossed but a nice soft sheen to it, polished looking, any suggestions ??
I am definately rusty though, but it does sand up nice so far on a test piece...if i feel brave enough i might put some pictures on here..

**Whittling** · 30th October 2011, 09:55 AM

Pardon my ignorance, but what is Jelatun? I googled it and got some very inappropriate responces.

Do you mean Jelutong (Dyera costulata) by any chance?

**Pratty** · 30th October 2011, 09:59 AM

Ahhh got corrected, see cant even spell the damn word right, yes your correct, thats the wood im attempting to carve lol.

**Whittling** · 30th October 2011, 10:16 AM

Hi Pratty,

No probs... I use a lot of Jelutong. It carves easy and hold detail fairly well, which is why its a favourite of pattern makers I guess. It is fairly pourous though and doesn't really polish much. Most of my applications are either painted (rarely) or oiled. If oiled the wood goes a light honey colour. I use it a lot on carved walking stick handles which when used eventually build up a patina from the sweat and grime of the hand which darkens the raised parts of the carving, leaving the lower parts uneffected. Thus over time the look of the stick changes.
Here are a few Jelutong carvings to give you an idea...

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