Stabilized wood means "wood that has been stabilized." Wood is immersed in a special resin colored with beautiful hues, and the resin is gradually allowed to penetrate the wood under vacuum. This groundbreaking technique allows the color to penetrate deeply into the wood's interior. The color penetrates naturally according to the wood grain, further emphasizing the wood's original pattern. Furthermore, the resin hardens the wood, allowing it to be polished to a beautiful sheen, resulting in high durability even in harsh environments. There is no deterioration such as fading or yellowing. This special effect has also been applied to the preservation of decaying wooden Buddhist statues and other works of art. This revolutionary technology has become a global sensation, bringing innovation to many woodworkers.
This incense box is made of maple wood with a tiger-eye grain pattern, and while the resin has penetrated some areas and not others, the unique coloration is influenced by the grain and color of the tiger-eye pattern.
What's noteworthy is that the dye penetrates the wood grain but not the grain itself. This kind of staining is impossible with a simple overpainting method, and it's a unique characteristic of stabilized wood that allows the dye to penetrate and further accentuate the grain.
The degree of its penetration is irreproducible, creating value as a true work of art.
