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$4.00 - $12.00 per blank
Bloodwood Turning Blanks: The Most Vivid Red Wood
Bloodwood offers the most intensely red color of any natural wood species. When turned and finished, it produces stunning pieces with a deep, saturated red that makes it a favorite for pens, ornaments, and accent elements in segmented turnings.
Available Sizes
Pen blanks 3/4"x5"; small blanks to 4"x4"; turning squares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bloodwood is the most vivid naturally red wood available, with a deep saturated crimson that darkens slightly over time to a deeper red.
Bloodwood is very hard and dense, requiring sharp tools. It turns well but generates fine dust that should be managed with good dust collection.
Bloodwood darkens slightly with age and UV exposure but retains its distinctive red color, especially when protected with UV-resistant finish.