A square of yellow pine in pale honey, its grain running in broad wavy bands of cream and warm tan.
  • A close view of the grain, broad wavy bands of cream and warm tan running vertically across the whole frame.

Yellow pine, also known as southern yellow pine, is a trade name commonly used for several related pine species native to North America. The wood has a golden hue and is generally dense for a softwood, with a straight grain.

Composition

Yellow pine wood

Handling Notes

  • Yellow pine is dense and sturdy, but it is susceptible to warping and splitting in woodworking

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Professional Crafts at Haywood Community College, Clyde, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

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