Ebony, also known as ebony, is a precious hardwood with very high value. Its sources are mainly in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and other places. Ebony is characterized by dark black color and hard wood, which has very good durability and stability. Therefore, ebony is widely used in high-end furniture, musical instruments, carved works of art and other fields.

Characteristics of ebony

Ebony is very dark, and sometimes you can even see purple or dark red stripes. Fine texture, hard texture, excellent durability and stability. Ebony has a high density, so it is heavier. Ebony wood has excellent corrosion resistance, so it can be stored for a long time and will not deteriorate even in wet or high temperature environment.

Use of ebony

Ebony is widely used in high-end furniture, musical instruments, carved works of art and other fields. In the field of furniture manufacturing, ebony is used to make high-grade sofas, beds, chairs, dining tables and other furniture. In the field of musical instrument manufacturing, ebony is used to make guitar, violin, cello and other musical instruments. In the field of carving works of art, ebony is used to carve various exquisite sculptures, Buddha statues, screens and other works of art.

Ebony processing

Ebony is difficult to process because its wood is very hard. Before processing ebony, sharp tools must be used for pretreatment. First, use a saw to saw the wood into the required size and shape. Then, use a planer and grinder to polish the wood surface to make it smooth. Finally, paint or wood wax is used for painting and maintenance to make it more beautiful and lasting.