{"product_id":"tzalam-wood-pen-blanks","title":"Tzalam Wood Pen Blanks - 5\" x 3\/4\" Premium Exotic","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTzalam Wood Pen Blanks - Premium 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 Tzalam (Lysiloma latisiliquum) — a dense, attractive exotic hardwood from Central America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese premium pen blanks are crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eTzalam\u003c\/strong\u003e, a striking exotic hardwood native to Mexico and Central America. Known for its rich golden-brown heartwood with darker streaks and subtle figuring, Tzalam delivers a warm, elegant appearance that deepens with age and light exposure. The wood features a fine, uniform texture and straight to slightly interlocked grain that turns smoothly, making it an excellent choice for woodturners seeking something distinctive yet workable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blank is hand-selected for consistent color and quality, providing reliable stability for both beginners and experienced makers. Tzalam offers a sophisticated alternative to more common domestic woods while maintaining excellent turning characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurning \u0026amp; Finishing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTzalam turns well with sharp carbide or HSS tools at moderate speeds. Its density supports clean cuts with minimal tear-out when grain direction is respected. The wood sands to a smooth surface and accepts CA glue, friction polish, and most pen finishes beautifully, resulting in a high-luster, professional look. Use good dust extraction and a respirator during turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for classic single-barrel pens, slimline designs, or segmented projects where its warm tones provide beautiful contrast. Also suitable for bottle stoppers, ring blanks, and small turned accessories. Pair with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sierra-clone-pen-kits\"\u003eCompatible Pen Component Sets\u003c\/a\u003e and finish with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magic-juice\"\u003eMagic Juice Polishing Compound\u003c\/a\u003e for outstanding results. Explore more options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pen-blanks\"\u003ePen blanks\u003c\/a\u003e collection and display your finished work on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pen-displays\"\u003ePen display stands \u0026amp; COA holders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tzalam Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTzalam is valued for its durability and attractive grain patterns. With a Janka hardness around 1,700 lbf, it offers good strength while remaining responsive to sharp tools. The heartwood ranges from light golden to deeper brown tones, often with attractive mineral streaks that enhance visual interest in finished pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to turn something unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add these Tzalam wood pen blanks to your cart today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stadium Pen Blanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51745898561769,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/5256\/0259\/files\/tzalam-wood-pen-blanks_1.jpg?v=1787872686","url":"https:\/\/stadiumpenblanks.com\/products\/tzalam-wood-pen-blanks","provider":"Stadium Pen Blanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}