Cocobolo wood brooch

brooch Cocobolo wood,nugold,nickelsilver, brass,copper,aluminum,glas

s gem,Carnelian7mm,epoxy,petrified wood,enamel powder

this wood is very dense and hard and oily, even more than ebony. Dust should not be inhaled when working on it.
It is wood, but it behaves almost like a metal in some ways. Hard steel burrs, grinding stones, fiberglass enforced wheels and diamond discs are necessary to carve it. Cutting big pieces works best with a big metal saw. Files get clogged easily because it is so oily. Large amounts can be removed with a very coarse file.
It can be polished like a metal with polishing compounds and takes a very high shine.