Jelutong Carving Blanks, 100mm thick, Sawn, Square

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.