Purpleization

[Bob Willson]

Does anybody know how to speed up the purpleization of Purple Heart after it has been freshly cut?

Also, I remember reading somewhere recently about the purpleness fading after a bit. Does any one have any information on this (undesirable) feature?

Thanks

[PAH1]

Actually it goes way the other way, continues to darken and winds up nearly black if you do not stop exposure to light. Try putting it under a lamp for a while, a word of caution though, the heat may cause it to split. An alternative would be to put it in the sun for a while.

[AlexS]

Sunlight & oxygen seem to be what causes it to go purple. Haven't had any problem with it darkening after oiling.

[Bob Willson]

Thank you both, that was the information I was looking for. Have a greenie each. :)