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Zebrawood (Zebrano) pen blanks – 3/4" square x 5" | Exotic African hardwood
Make a bold statement with these Zebrawood (Zebrano) pen blanks. Each blank measures approximately 3/4" square by 5" long, a standard size for pen turning projects.
Zebrawood lives up to its name. Native to West Africa, this exotic hardwood is creamy white with brown-black streaks resembling the stripes of a zebra. Its bold striping is fairly linear, highly defined, and made even more striking by the density of its interlocking grain.
The blanks shown are a typical representation. Your blanks will be selected at random, so each piece will showcase its own natural variation.
Fun facts about Zebrawood (Zebrano):
Zebrawood was a favorite in luxury car interiors during the 1920s and 1930s because of its dramatic striped look.
The wood’s interlocking grain can make it challenging to plane by hand, but it turns beautifully on a lathe with sharp tools.
Price is per blank in Canadian dollars.
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