Hormigo (Granadillo) Two-Tone Pen Blanks

Hormigo (Granadillo) Two-Tone Pen Blanks Exotic HardwoodA beautiful, naturally contrasting pen blank with rich reddishbrown heartwood and creamy sapwood, perfect for standout pens and fine turning.These pen blanks come from a hardwood species known by many namesincludingMacacauba, Macawood, Orange Agate, Granadillo, and Hormigodepending on use or region. When used for specialty turning or instruments, Hormigo is the common name, while lumber may be calledMacacaubaorMacawood. The woods heartwood color varies widelyfrom bright red to deep reddish or purplish browns, often with darker stripesso each blank is uniquely dramatic. Sapwood ranges from yellow to white, giving a lovely twotone effect in these piecesWhy Turners Like ItStriking natural twotone look: dark heartwood against light sapwood for visual pop.High luster, mediumtofine texture: takes a smooth, glossy finish with relative ease.Straight to interlocked grain: workable and dependable for various turning projects.Hardwood from Central/South America: adds exotic appeal and distinctive color variationSpecificationsApproximate size:3/4 3/4 5per blank.Nonstabilizedhardwood.Priced per eachblank.Good ForPen makers who want characterful grain and color without resin or dye.Any small turning project where contrast and finish quality matter.Wood InformationCommon Names:Macacauba, Macawood, Hormigo, Orange Agate, GranadilloScientific Name:Platymiscium spp.(P. dimorphandrum, P. pinnatum, P. trinitatis, P. ulei)Native Area:Central and South AmericaColor:Dark reddish-brown heartwood with creamy yellow/tan sapwood