Small intro to the different types of materials I use.
They change, come and go in design, but over all they are the same
Thinly sliced Tagua
Nut
Cubed Tagua Nut
From Wikipedia
Vegetable Ivory is a name used for the Tagua nut in the South American rain forest. When dried out, it can be carved as an ivory replica. Humanitarians and environmentalists can both appreciate it because its use stimulates the economies in South America, provides an alternative to cutting down rain forest for farming, and prevents elephants from being killed for their tusks.
The Ivory-nut palm, Phytelephas aequatorialis, is one plant that can be harvested for vegetable ivory. It is often used for beads and jewelry and can be dyed. Phytelephas macrocarpa, known as tagua, is also used for this purpose.
Bombona Seed
They are dyed in order to achieve these colors.
Thinly sliced Tagua
Nut
Cubed Tagua NutFrom Wikipedia
Vegetable Ivory is a name used for the Tagua nut in the South American rain forest. When dried out, it can be carved as an ivory replica. Humanitarians and environmentalists can both appreciate it because its use stimulates the economies in South America, provides an alternative to cutting down rain forest for farming, and prevents elephants from being killed for their tusks.
The Ivory-nut palm, Phytelephas aequatorialis, is one plant that can be harvested for vegetable ivory. It is often used for beads and jewelry and can be dyed. Phytelephas macrocarpa, known as tagua, is also used for this purpose.
Bombona Seed
They are dyed in order to achieve these colors.
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