Red Mallee Burl pen blanks

Red mallee burl pen blanks - 3/4" square x 5" Australian hardwood

Turn striking, high-impact pens with these Red Mallee burl pen blanks. This native Australian hardwood is prized for its vivid natural colour and dramatic burl figure. As a member of the eucalyptus family, Red Mallee delivers bold visual character that makes each finished pen truly one of a kind.

Red Mallee burl is known for its intense reds, oranges, and complex swirling figure. The burl structure produces tight eyes and flowing patterns that add depth and movement to a finished pen, even with simple profiles.

What are the dimensions of these blanks?

Each blank measures approximately 3/4" square by 5" long, a standard size suitable for most pen kits and offering ample material for drilling, turning, and trimming. 

What is burl?

Burl is a rare, abnormal growth that forms on a tree in response to stress, injury, or disease. Instead of straight grain, burl produces tight swirls, eyes, and complex figure, making it highly prized for high-end furniture, decorative inlay, and premium turned objects like pens.

What else should I know about these blanks? 

Small cracks are not unusual in this species and are considered a normal characteristic of Red Mallee burl, not a defect. We do not replace blanks that become damaged during cutting, drilling, trimming, turning, finishing, or assembly.

The photo shown is a typical representation only. Your blanks will be selected at random and may vary slightly in colour, figure, and grain pattern. These natural variations are part of what makes Red Mallee burl so distinctive.

Two fun facts about Red Mallee burl:

• Mallee eucalyptus trees grow in harsh, arid environments, which contributes to the dense, highly figured burl formations found at their bases.

• Red Mallee burl is often used in fine art objects and turned display pieces because its colour and figure intensify dramatically under a clear, polished finish.

Price is per blank in Canadian dollars.