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Turn elegant, high-contrast pens with these Tulipwood pen blanks. Known for its striking natural colour and fine texture, Tulipwood is a favourite among pen turners looking to create refined, eye-catching writing instruments.
What makes Tulipwood a great choice for turning projects?
Tulipwood (also known as Brazilian tulipwood) is a dense, fine-grained hardwood prized for its dramatic pink, red, and cream striping. It turns cleanly with sharp tools, holds crisp details, and sands to a very smooth surface. The natural contrast in the grain means even simple pen designs look polished and intentional.
What are the dimensions of these blanks?
Each blank measures approximately 3/4" square by 5" long, a standard size that works well with most pen kits and provides plenty of material for shaping and trimming.
Blanks are selected at random and may differ from the image shown - each blank is an individual product of nature.
How should I finish Tulipwood?
Tulipwood takes finish especially well because of its structure, density, and grain characteristics, making it well suited to a wide range of finishes. Tulipwood has a very fine, closed grain with minimal open pores. This allows finishes to sit evenly on the surface instead of soaking in unevenly, resulting in a smooth, consistent sheen. Being a dense hardwood, Tulipwood burnishes easily during sanding and turning. The surface becomes very smooth, which helps finishes bond uniformly and polish to a high gloss. Its low oil content means Tulipwood doesn’t resist finishes. Sealers, polishes, and topcoats adhere well without fisheye or curing issues.
Two fun facts about Tulipwood:
Tulipwood was historically used for fine inlay and decorative banding in high-end furniture due to its vivid natural colour.
Despite its bold appearance, Tulipwood is quite stable, making it well suited to small precision projects like pens.
Price is per blank in Canadian dollars.
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