The Spalted Liquid Amber thread was getting long, so a new thread might be better for this for those interested in spalting. In reading some spalting info on the web, I found that the science experts (and spalting fanatics) have written a book:
https://www.amazon.com/Spalted-Wood-.../dp/0764350382
I've ordered a copy, will report my impressions later.
This is where I found out about the book. This is a great place to start for a bit of info about spalting and perhaps dispel a few misunderstandings:
http://www.northernspalting.com/beginners-guide/
Spalting how-to's: http://www.northernspalting.com/work...ing-pamphlets/
JKJ