INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Italian Olive, Oleo Europa, has beautiful golden browns with fine dark steaks and variegated grain. It takes a high natural polish and finishes easily. This is a great wood for anyone from beginners to experts. Straight grain Italian Olive with some color streaks. These are dry and ready to use. Blanks commonly have 1/8" bow, which is usually a minor or non-issue. Skill Level: Beginner.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These blanks offer a lot of beautiful contrast with colors and patterns. Cut from a large extra fancy burl, the grain will vary from curvy patterns to fiddleback or burl with any range or combination of the three. These blanks are freshly cut as of June 2018. It's easy to work but has a tendency to check and may have some shrinkage. Over time these may develop a bow or twist. There might be a check or occasional rough corner edge that we feel will turn away. This pen blank is not straight, however, it is incredibly beautiful. There is a bow up to 3/16". There are some small checks and shrinkage present. Skill level: Intermediate.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These clean and defect free blanks incorporate mostly warm golden brown colors with red undertones and some rich Cappuccino shades which will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless! Skill level: Advanced.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These clean and defect free blanks incorporate mostly warm golden brown colors with red undertones and some rich Cappuccino shades which will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless! Skill level: Advanced.