I have turned a lot of Inlace and, while it is a bit challenging, there are colors and patterns available in it like no other material. You can see how brittle it is by feeling the edges that were sawed when making the blanks from the larger sheets. I've used carbide tools, skews, spindle gouges and my favorite, the 3/4" roughing gouge. What has been said is absolutely true, sharp tools and light cuts. I find high speed, 2500rpm or so works well for me but you have to find your own comfort level with the speed. I'm seeing an unusual occurrence when I make the final cuts very, very lightly, the "bubbles" disappear. I spoke with the guys at WoodTurningz about this and they assures me that there are no bubbles; can't be because of the method of manufacturing. Well, we all must be hallucinating cause I sure as heck see them. CA will fill them and probably buffing will too. As for the $$ blanks, there has been a slow evolution of these. The first ones were good then the money was shredded coarser and was a bit sparse to say the least. The newer ones seem to be the best of the lot and I have come to like the sight of "gold" (brass) through the money particles but reverse paint is a good approach too. As with all this turning stuff, get some of the blanks when they are on sale and grind them up till you're comfy with the process. Above all else, drill short of the end of the blank or it will crack, assuming it doesn't fly all over the place, and when the sharp tool connects with that invisible crack....BOOM!. WT has an instruction sheet for turning Inlace but I have developed a way of turning it that gets it done for me and you'll find your way too.
Chuck, if you have the time some day call me and then drop by my shop and we'll have a go at Inlace and maybe a beer. Call first and I'll run over to WT and get a good supply.
WB