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Are Sap Streaks in Walnut Furniture Normal?

Seth Carter 20/06/2025

Yes, sap streaks naturally occur in walnut wood. This question is a lot more common than you might think. Walnut is one of the furniture industry’s most premium, highly sought-after wood species. This post addresses any questions you might have regarding these streaks. Some people think they are a defect, and some wonder if they can order walnut furniture without the streaks. We recently received a call from a customer wondering if the light-colored streak… Are Sap Streaks in Walnut Furniture Normal?

Why is My Cedar Chest Sapping?

Seth Carter 19/06/2025

Amish furniture Cedar Cedar Hope Chest Hope Chest sap

We run into some interesting questions at DutchCrafters. Recently, a customer called us after three years to tell us their cedar hope chest was “sapping” on the inside. Is this normal? Is it dangerous? You may wonder if you caused this or if the builder made a mistake when they built it. As the former category manager for hope chests at DutchCrafters, I’ve often handled these kinds of questions. To give the best answer, I… Why is My Cedar Chest Sapping?