INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Also called Katalox this species is listed by the USDA as a substitute for African ebony for its working and tonal properties. Colors range from dark purple to reddish/purple with occasional white sapwood contrast. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Bolivian Rosewood, Macherium syleroxonin, has similar colors and working properties to Brazilian Rosewood without the cost! Colors range from chocolate to golden browns with black stripes in some blanks. It is dense, drills well and takes an incredible finish. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Mirindiba has beautiful golden to warm brown colors similar to Teak.  It has straight, interlocked grain with moderate durability. Turning is a pleasure and it finishes well. These blanks have extremely beautiful figure.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Mirindiba has beautiful golden to warm brown colors similar to Teak.  It has straight, interlocked grain with moderate durability. Turning is a pleasure and it finishes well.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These Oregon Big Leaf Maple Burl pen blanks contain a wonderful range of burl, color and figure. The burl coverage ranges from a quarter of the blank to the full blank. Pieces may be dry, freshly cut, or somewhere in between, but will dry with little degrade. They may be wax sealed or unwaxed. 1/8" bow may be present from drying. This is an Oregon classic! Skill Level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Oregon Big Leaf Maple is slightly coarser than European or Eastern Hard Rock Maple and as so is somewhat harder to work. Despite this, the beauty of the wood easily overcomes any difficulties in working. It has excellent color variations that range from white to coral pink & light brown. Boards of Big Leaf Maple usually have figure & color variations; no two pieces are the same. This is another reason that Maple is such a fun wood for those who seek a creative flare in their projects. These are dry and ready to use. Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Light to heavy fiddleback that may have a mixture of quilting, fiddleback & burl or occasional black spalt lines. Heavy fiddleback is shown in photo. Most are dry, some pieces may contain some residual moisture. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Myrtle, Umbellularia californica, is one of the most valued and important turning woods in the Northwest USA along the Southern Oregon and Northern California Coast line. It’s a fantastic beginner wood as it is easy to turn and drill with unique patterns and colors in each blank. Seasoned turners will enjoy the ease with which it works, the smooth natural polish and the stunning patterns this wood can encompass. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Rich colors and beautiful patterns, this Rosewood substitute is dry and ready to use! Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Argentine Mesquite, a rare species to the USA, is native to Argentina and its surrounding countries. It is dense and turns well, yielding elegant pens with warm golden brown color. Blanks are kiln dried and ready to use. Skill level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Palm is the only family in the monocot order. This is basically a bundle of small straws that are fibrous. Black Palm is durable and hard with the black fibers densely packed together and surrounded by lighter colored less dense material. The end grain shows the black bundles crowded together like the end of a steel cable. There are no growth rings visible in Palm wood. CA glue is a great aid to help in finishing this wood. Our stock is from Ecuador. This is the densest of all palm species in the world, making it the easiest of all the palm species to work with. It is dried and generally surfaced on four sides. Unique color patterns and contrasting black with rich golden brown colors make this very unique. It can be challenging to work with but amazing results are possible! Skill level: Intermediate

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Osage Orange, Maclura pomifera, is a beautiful wood from the southern Midwest! The heartwood is golden to bright yellow, which almost certainly ages to a darker medium brown with time: primarily due to exposure to UV light. Osage Orange is extremely durable and is considered to be one of the most decay resistant woods in North America. Working this wood can be difficult due to its hardness and density, though it is reported to have little dulling effect on cutting edges. It turns well, and also takes stains, glues and finishes well. Common uses include: Fence posts, dye, archery bows, musical instruments, turnings, and other small specialty wood items. Beautiful blanks with nice color and grain. Working this wood can be challenging due to its hardness and density, though it is reported to have little dulling effect on cutting edges. It turns well and takes a nice polish. It also takes stains, glues and finishes well. Skill level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). This beautiful material is dry and ready to use with fine grain that allows it to be easily threaded! Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). This beautiful species has warm colors & nice contrast! Material is kiln dried and surfaced on two sides. It turns to a very high glass-like natural polish! Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Beautiful & Unique Port Orford Cedar! This is a rare opportunity to obtain this aromatic and oil/resin filled material that was cut from the roots of Port Orford Cedar trees. Pens will turn extremely well! Enjoy the nice golden color with tight growth rings. Generally dry; a few pieces may have residual moisture. Skill level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). This African hardwood is also commonly known as African Cherry, yielding a finished product with rich pink & golden colors. This is an easy to use beginner wood. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Monterillo Rosewood has medium shades of brown with occasional black variegations. This species is dense but works easily and finishes well. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Nice colors ranging from chocolaty browns to violet streaks and a reddish brown. May have sapwood contrast on edge. Has some interesting color contrast which adds a unique look to any pen! These blanks can have up to a 1/8" bow, or twist, which easily works away when making a pen. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Pernambuco, a beautiful dense wood, was first called Brazilwood by Portuguese explorers. Later the country Brazil was named for this wood. Colors range from a burnt orange to lighter orange shades with a hint of gray or light black in some pieces. Pen blanks yield a smooth, high polish. This can ship to the USA only due to CITES restrictions. Skill Level: Intermediate

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). A true Rosewood, Honduras Rosewood has violet colors with reddish hues. The dense and naturally oily wood lends a glass-like natural polish. This wood can ship inside of the USA only. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Fine grained with even texture, Ceylon Satinwood has a naturally high luster. It is dense and durable, turning superbly! It also glues and finishes well. Air dried for a year, these turning squares contain residual moisture as of November 2018. This rare exotic wood is ideal for woodturning! Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Fine grained with even texture, Ceylon Satinwood has a naturally high luster. It is dense and durable, turning superbly! It also glues and finishes well. Air dried for a year, these turning squares contain residual moisture as of November 2018. This rare exotic wood is ideal for woodturning! Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). This beautiful, clean material has interlocked grain with ribbon figure. The color ranges from pink to reddish hues with some golden tones. It has a sweet and subtle fragrance. These pieces are kiln dried. Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Nice dense tropical hardwood. Warm red & brown tones with darker color streaks. This species is easy to work and takes a high natural polish. Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Ziricote is a dense exotic from the Northeastern Yucatan down to Central Belize. It turns easily and takes a high natural polish! Gray/brown/black colors combined with variegated lines make for simply stunning pens! Skill level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Ziricote is a dense exotic from the Northeastern Yucatan down to Central Belize. It turns easily and takes a high natural polish! Gray/brown/black colors combined with variegated lines make for simply stunning pens! Skill Level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Ziricote is a dense exotic from the Northeastern Yucatan down to Central Belize. It turns easily and takes a high natural polish! Gray/brown/black colors combined with variegated lines make for simply stunning pens! Skill level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Khaya/African Mahogany is a beginner friendly wood which is easy to turn! Similar to other Mahoganies, this species works easily and has rich, warm colors. These blanks are kiln dried and ready to use. They will look really nice with silver, chrome, and platinum accents. Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Goncalo Alves is one of the most exotic woods from Brazil. Its rich, contrasting colors, striped patterns, and figure set it apart as an exquisite choice for a variety of projects. This high quality stock does not have any visual checks. It is completely wax sealed and has been slowly air drying for over 5 years, though some pieces may still contain slight residual moisture. Tigerwood is dense and naturally oily, making it a clear choice for turnery. Skill level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Easy to turn, kiln dried, and ready to use, these exceptionally beautiful Aniegre pen blanks take a high luster and yield a nice finish. Due to silica content, light blunting on tools may occur so sharp tools are best! The African species is superior to Maple in that it doesn’t burn when worked. The figure ranges from piece to piece. There are generally 1-3 fiddleback lines per inch. Some blanks will be more prominently figured than others but all have a degree of figure. Enjoy this rare tropical treat! Skill level: Beginner.