{"product_id":"canary-wood","title":"Canary Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCanary Wood Pen Blanks – 5\" × ¾\" Square\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centrolobium ochroxylon (and related species)\u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canary Wood, Canarywood, Putumuju, Tarara Amarilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanary Wood is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, primarily sourced from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and parts of Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in the Amazon basin and surrounding lowland tropical forests where it can reach impressive heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanary Wood is prized by pen turners for its vibrant, eye-catching color and beautiful grain. The heartwood displays a striking range of bright yellow to golden orange, often with darker reddish-brown streaks or highlights that create natural contrast. It has a medium to coarse texture with straight to slightly interlocked grain that turns smoothly and finishes to a high luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese premium 5\" × ¾\" square pen blanks are pre-squared, kiln-dried, and selected for strong color, making them perfect for turning into vibrant single-barrel or slimline pens that really stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTurning Tips for Canary Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vivid yellow-orange tones are very stable and make for bold, cheerful pens that pop under clear finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns cleanly with both carbide and high-speed steel tools. It cuts well at moderate lathe speeds with minimal tear-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSanding \u0026amp; Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sands smoothly and accepts CA glue, friction polish, shellac, and most pen finishes exceptionally well, producing a brilliant, glassy shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust \u0026amp; Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces fine dust — always use good dust extraction and wear a respirator. Many turners enjoy its mild, pleasant scent while turning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for pen turners looking for a bright, tropical look with excellent turning properties. Canary Wood creates lively, eye-catching pens that bring warmth and color to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to turn something bright and beautiful?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add these Canary Wood pen blanks to your cart today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stadium Pen Blanks","offers":[{"title":"Pen Blank 5\" x 3\/4\" square","offer_id":50798341325033,"sku":"Canary5","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/5256\/0259\/files\/CanaryWoodPenBlanks.jpg?v=1779840239","url":"https:\/\/stadiumpenblanks.com\/products\/canary-wood","provider":"Stadium Pen Blanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}