Spalting apple wood

[Phil Hansen]

I have been given some apple wood. Nothing big but suitable for pen, stopper and similar sized items.
It is the most bland wood I have ever tried to use.
Thought of spalting it to get some character.
Large container with the pieces, bit of water, ammonia(manure) and leaves.
Turn occasionally.
Am I on the correct track?
Thoughts appreciated.
Thanks
Phil

[Steve Schlumpf]

Phil - to save my 2 fingers lots of typing - check out these threads and pay attention to what Seri Robinson has to say - she actually is an expert in the field of spalting!

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?148113-Spalting-some-wood....&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?131849-Spalting-Birch-Question&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?140964-1st-Gloat-%28Mini%29&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?139517-Spalted-Maple-Question&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?138923-Anyone-Spalted-Holly&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?137180-Box-Elder-Burl&highlight=

[Phil Hansen]

Phil - to save my 2 fingers lots of typing
Thanks - interesting reading.
Phil

[Dave Bell]

Seri does a fabulous job spalting.

She did a demo at our woodturning guild last month.

Dave

[Nate Davey]

Here is a link to her blog.

http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/woodworking-life/tag/spalting

[tim duplin]

phil
i had a peice of apple sitting near my compost pile for almost a year was gonna burn it but decided to use it it was spectacular grain wish i could post a pic. spalting worth the wait
thanks tim

[Phil Hansen]

i had a peice of apple sitting near my compost pile for almost a year was gonna burn it but decided to use it it was spectacular grain
Thanks Tim
Now in container with the oak leaves etc. Will see what it is like next year. No hurry.
Cheers
Phil