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Hello.

I have been working with lignum vitae, reclaimed from a bowls ball. It gives a lovely shiny finish without the need for sealants, polish or lacquers. Annoyingly, though, the ball is riddled with hairline cracks which render it unusable.

Can anyone suggest another type of wood that would produce a good finish in a similar way? It is actually for a ring, rather than a pen.

James.

[QUOTE="JamesA, post: 371245, member: 2410"] Hello. I have been working with lignum vitae, reclaimed from a bowls ball. It gives a lovely shiny finish without the need for sealants, polish or lacquers. Annoyingly, though, the ball is riddled with hairline cracks which render it unusable. Can anyone suggest another type of wood that would produce a good finish in a similar way? It is actually for a ring, rather than a pen. James. [/QUOTE]

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