Snake Wood Snakewood (Piratinera guianensis)
is found primarily in the rain forests of Suriname, a small South
American country just north of Brazil and is one of the world's
rarest woods having an average specific gravity of 1.30. This wood
has been considered as the densest wood in the world and also one of
the most expensive.
The coloring of Snakewood is quite
unique and will add a beauty to any created wood product
such as pens, knife handles, pool cues & inlay. Snakewood turns
well, however, the only down side
to Snakewood is that the wood must be treated with great care to
prevent checks and cracks. The wood needs to be stored and
worked in a 'controlled' humidity and temperature area. During the
working of the wood, it is recommended to seal the wood with thin CA
glue after each step of the way to help prevent checks and cracks
from developing. When finishing your Snakewood project, it is also recommended to
first wipe the wood with a solvent before applying a finish. |
Snake Wood Chopsticks
Created by Jerry B. of North Carolina |