{"product_id":"padauk-wood-pen-blanks","title":"Padauk Wood Pen Blanks","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePadauk Wood Pen Blanks - Vibrant African Exotic Hardwood\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlank Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pen blank is a minimum of 5\" long × 3\/4\" × 3\/4\" square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) — a beautiful, vibrant African exotic hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: 2px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stunning pen blanks are made from genuine **Padauk**, one of the most visually striking exotic hardwoods available. Freshly cut Padauk displays a brilliant orange to deep red color that naturally darkens over time into rich reddish-brown and purple tones, creating a beautiful, evolving finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Central and West Africa, this dense hardwood features a straight to interlocked grain with a fine, uniform texture that turns exceptionally well. Its natural beauty, combined with excellent stability and workability, makes Padauk a favorite among woodturners for creating bold, eye-catching pens and other fine turned projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blank is carefully selected for color, figure, and quality, delivering a premium turning experience and a finished piece that stands out with warmth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border-top: 2px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Padauk Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadauk, also known as African Padauk or Vermillion, is a premium exotic hardwood belonging to the \u003cem\u003ePterocarpus\u003c\/em\u003e genus. It grows primarily in the tropical forests of Central and West Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its vibrant natural color, Padauk starts as a bright orange-red when freshly cut and gradually matures into deep reddish-brown or purplish hues with exposure to light and air. It has a Janka hardness rating of approximately 1,970 lbf, making it very durable and resistant to wear. The wood is stable, with excellent dimensional stability, and features a straight to interlocked grain with a fine, even texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly prized by woodturners, furniture makers, and instrument builders, Padauk offers outstanding polish and a natural luster that enhances its dramatic appearance. It is also naturally resistant to insects and decay, adding to its long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with Padauk means creating with a truly dynamic wood — one that changes beautifully over time and produces finished pieces with rich, warm character and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stadium Pen Blanks","offers":[{"title":"Pen Blank 5\" x 3\/4\" square","offer_id":51132630597865,"sku":"RedMalleeBurlPenBlank","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/5256\/0259\/files\/PadaukPenBlanks-1.jpg?v=1780006553","url":"https:\/\/stadiumpenblanks.com\/products\/padauk-wood-pen-blanks","provider":"Stadium Pen Blanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}