Aboutmaura macaluso Expertise I can answer all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood. I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.
Experience I am a custom commission woodcarver. I have been carving for many years now, have won numerous awards, and am very well connected in the world of woodcarving. I am the owner/operator of www.carvinginnyc.com
Organizations national association of woodcarvers, woodcarvers of queens, Richmond county carvers club, carving life panel of experts
Publications Chip chats, carving magazine
Education/Credentials Have taken many, many classes and instruction from many fine carvers, I was originally self taught which is the best way to learn. Many thousands of carving hours later and I find that I am now well-respected.
Awards and Honors best of show staten island & queens
numerous 1st place and other title awards at many venues
Past/Present Clients My work is now in international collections
Greg Scholl wrote at 2008-12-05 16:47:47
It's worth noting that Mahogany can, in fact, bleach out terribly when exposed to UV radiation, (the sun). While certain species resist this better, and solid wood better, furniture like tables and chests, with large surface area, will bleach terribly, to a bright yellow/straw color over a period of time. and typically not evenly overall. This can be reversed, but not without refinishing the piece. If a piece is kept away from windows and UV light, it will mellow and darken with age.
