| Somewhat like Amboyna Burl
in structure, this wood is harvested from Laos and is rare.
Soft spots and distinct burls make this a difficult wood to
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| Light wood with highly
unusual grain pattern. Sometimes called Alligator Wood or
Snakewood for reptile-like scale look. Harvested from Laos.
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Amboyna
Burl
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| Very solid wood with lots
of figure; considered the "Cadillac of burl woods". Harvested
from Southeastern Asia. |
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| Originates
from Mexico to northern South America. (Mostly Mexico) It is
a medium textured wood, natural color of medium brown with
curly dark brown grain. Can take on orangish-yellow hues.
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(Didelotia africana)
Bubinga is native to Gabon and the Cameroons in Africa. It is
medium red-brown with lighter red or purple veining.
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(Dalbergia spp.)
From the West Coast of Central America, has a striking figure
of red to orange separated by black stripes.
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Ebony wood
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(Diospyrus spp.)
One of the most precious woods in the world, harvested
from the Celebes Islands of Indonesia and western Africa.
Ebonywood prized for its
lustrous marble-like figure & exceptional hardness.
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Kingwood
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(Dalbergia ceaserensis)
A member of the rosewood family, the
center is a rich violet brown background shading to almost
black. Streaks of black, violet black, and brown appear
throughout the material. Kingwood is extremely hard and has an
oily composition. Harvested from Brazil.
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Lacewood
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(Roupala Brasilensis)
Light pink to silvery sheen with small flaky grain due to the
large rays. Attractive pattern when used in small areas.
Fairly light in weight, machines very well with a fine
powder-like dust. Harvested from Central and South American
forests.
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(Aceraceae)
There are 125 species in the Maple family, 13 of which are
native to North America. It is a common shade tree in the
Eastern US.
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(Aceraceae)
There are 125 species in the Maple family, 13 of which are
native to North America. A burl is an injury or infection of
the tree that creates wild grain in a localized area.
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Myrtlewood (Oregon) |
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(Umbellularia californica)
Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen
native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. The
Umpqua River watershed appears to be the northern boundary of
it’s native habitat. Myrtlewood yields some of the most
varied colors and grain patterns to be found in a single
species. Color ranges from light straw to the browns as deep
as chocolate. Mix this with lemon yellow to deep ruddy red
and streaks of nearly black for a truly vivid color range.
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Olive was one of the main tree-crops of ancient Israel. Olive
wood oil was used for fuel for lamps, as a cooking oil, and to
anoint kings. Olive wood is referred to many times in the
Bible, including being used in Solomon's temple. It is many
times referred to as the Holy Wood. The trees can
live for up to 700 years.
Speakeasy Pens buys olive wood exclusively from Bethlehem
Olive Wood Imports. Check them out at
http://www.bethlehemolivewood.net
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(peltogyne paniculata)
This handsome canopy tree attains a top height of 150 ft. with
diameters up to 4ft. It is a well-formed tree covered with
smooth, grayish black bark, and often clear of branches up to
50ft. The heartwood is a dull brown in color, but when freshly
cut it turns deep purple upon exposure to air. Then darkens to
a purplish brown over time. Harvested from tropical regions of Central and South
America.
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(Erythroxylon spp.)
A very fine grained wood. It is pale to dark red that will
deepen with age. This tree grows in Central America.
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Wenge |
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(Millettia spp.)
A heavy dense wood with straight grain and a coarse texture.
Dark brown color with black veins with streaks of light brown
lines. Can be difficult to work, but very attractive.
Harvested from equatorial Africa.
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Zebrawood |
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Western Africa. It is a medium hardwood with moderately
coarse texture used to build furniture and veneers along with
small decorative gift boxes, etc. It is an endangered species
in many areas.
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