[Woodcarver] Gray Holly?

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Mike Wrote:Strange, I never had that graying problem with my holly.  
 
Hmmm. You said you carved it while wet. Have you looked at any that you  have 
had stored? I turned a few things from just cut wet holly that were very  
white, but did find holly that I had stored was gray.
    A member of my woodturning club recommended that I  soak it in brine 
water for about 6 months to kill the bacteria in most holly  that turns it gray. 
    Suppose there is a difference in different species  of holly?
    Bacteria not always present?
    Not present in all parts of the country?
    Would appreciate anyone's experience per the  above.
    Tom
    Thomas W. Horton
    Glen Mills,PA 
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