Jelutong Carving Blanks, 100mm, Sawn, Rectangles

Jelutong Dyera costulata Jelutong grows in Malaysia and southeast Asia, traditionally used by Pattern makers as its low density and straight grain make it a lovely Timber to work it holds an edge very well and is ideal for wood carved items. The colour is a cream / white. Jelutong in addition to use for carving / joinery the standing trees are tapped for the natural latex that was used to make chewing gum ( now synthetic alternatives are used ) Jelutong is a great timber to use as an alternative to Lime and Basswood.