Bamboo Black Stain - Tiki Carving

T tiki410 Member Tonga Isle Joined: Dec 31, 2002 Posts: 156	T tiki410 Posted posted on Fri, May 14, 2004 3:50 PM This is a question forwarded to me that I am posting for a fellow Tikiphile. I tried the search but did not come up with anything. Maybe someone can assist. "I've cut and dried my own bamboo (about 1-1 1/2" thick) and as it turns green to tan it develops a blotchy black stain on it. After a rain, while still wet I was able to rub some off with my thumb. Is their a good way to remove this, like with a brush, and if I can, do I seal it with something. The bamboo you buy from the suppliers appears to be shellacked or something because it's so smooth. I would love to hear any ideas on this since I have an endless supply of it up to 2 1/2" thick".

This is a question forwarded to me that I am posting for a fellow Tikiphile. I tried the search but did not come up with anything. Maybe someone can assist.

"I've cut and dried my own bamboo (about 1-1 1/2" thick) and as it turns green to tan it develops a blotchy black stain on it. After a rain, while still wet I was able to rub some off with my thumb. Is their a good way to remove this, like with a brush, and if I can, do I seal it with something. The bamboo you buy from the suppliers appears to be shellacked or something because it's so smooth. I would love to hear any ideas on this since I have an endless supply of it up to 2 1/2" thick".

Post #91290 by tiki410 on Fri, May 14, 2004 3:50 PM