TulipwoodNative to South America and particularly Brazil, Tulipwood is a very rare species of wood that is typically used to make high quality furniture, veneer, and inlays. The trees of this wood are rather small, with common irregularities in the base of the trunk. The sapwood is yellow in color, while the heartwood is a combination of yellow, pink, and violet streaks on a straw or caramel colored background. With age, Tulipwood's color is prone to fading, but retains an excellent level of aesthetic quality.
Tulipwood has a straight grain with a fine texture. It has an odor when freshly cut. It is resistant to insect and fungi attacks, but isn't as durable as other exotic woods over time. This is why this wood is used ideally for things that won't be used outdoors. It is perfect for decorative specialty furniture and high-end writing utensils.
The timber of this wood is very hard and can be extremely heavy as well. It can splinter easily if workmanship isn't precise, so a high level of skill is needed to shape it. Tulipwood can polish to a pristine shine and boasts an antique quality that makes products that are truly one-of-a-kind.
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