And web site or brand ?
Thank you.
Some mouthwatering pictures of our super rare wild tarakan wood. OLD OLD OLD!
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The wood of Kevin is very young, but very aromatic. It’s the best Kyara deal in town.
This makes me wonder about how “old mother trees” are supposed to have agarwood that is better and more complex. Could it be that what really matters, is how aromatic the particular tree is.....and not how old it is? Else, how can a tree so young, smell so good
I seeeeeee.......The wood of Kevin is very young? Hmm, maybe there's a better way to say that. That sentence could earn you a quick trip to prison
Wow! Interesting. You think it's painted or something?
Perfect timing for this, AbasFrag. A general question for you and all: I'd been thinking of making jewelry out of pieces of oud (sandalwood too) and was interested in recommendations for wood that smells good at room temperature. Since I would be playing around for now and thinking of both resale and for me, price is important, also projection and how long lasting. I guess pre-existing beads would be a good measure of what is known. I want to use chunks of wood- something that feels more unaltered. thanks
Perfect timing for this, AbasFrag. A general question for you and all: I'd been thinking of making jewelry out of pieces of oud (sandalwood too) and was interested in recommendations for wood that smells good at room temperature. Since I would be playing around for now and thinking of both resale and for me, price is important, also projection and how long lasting. I guess pre-existing beads would be a good measure of what is known. I want to use chunks of wood- something that feels more unaltered. thanks
Not hijacking as far as I'm concerned. My main goal for the wood is scent and its projection at room temperature which is often not the end goal. I respect the vendors here and have purchased from some of them. I thought a general call out would draw on vendors' and patrons' experiences.
Thank you. Yesterday I purchased some of your lightening strike wood as well as some other exciting items. I think it would be hard to beat the vibe of wood shattered by lightening. Although ancient wood buried fairly deep in the earth definitely has an allure. Oh, wait! I bought some that in a powder form too. I plan on making jewelry for general consumption and don't want to get in too deep financially until I see how things go. So price point is an issue. Looking forward to my orderMy simple recommendation would be finding wood that’s either aromatic at room temp - or has nice physical features.
Obviously needs to be an appropriate size and thickness / hardness
Thanks, that is helpful. My thought was there had to be some scent payoff for beads costing $$$My 2c - I haven't smelled tons of wood yet but have gotten my nose on a bit. I've had wood that smells good at room temp but it doesn't usually project in the way you are describing. Some high grade stuff will smell if I take a whiff out of the jar it's in, but I've never come across a single piece of wood that smells without my nose right on top of it.
I know some folks will take wood and submerge in water, let dry and that can revitalize the smell
Maybe others have different experience. I think it might be about how it's stored in between wearing a pendant or beads or something. If stored in airtight container between wearing it might hold it's scent longer. But I'd imagine even the most fragrant wood at room temp will eventually lose some of it's aroma if left out in the open for long periods of time....