Yellowheart Wood Pen Blanks - Vibrant Yellow Exotic Hardwood

Product Specifications

Blank Sizes: Each pen blank is a minimum of 5" long × 3/4" × 3/4" square.

Material: Genuine Yellowheart (Euxylophora paraensis) — a bright, vibrant South American exotic hardwood.

Material Story

These eye-catching pen blanks are crafted from **Yellowheart**, one of the most vibrant and cheerful exotic hardwoods available. Renowned for its brilliant, natural lemon-yellow to golden-yellow color, Yellowheart stands out with a bold, sunny appearance that few other woods can match.

This dense hardwood features a straight to slightly interlocked grain with a fine, uniform texture that turns smoothly and finishes to a beautiful, lustrous polish. The striking color makes it perfect for creating bold, modern pens or adding a bright accent to segmented turning projects.

Each blank is carefully selected for rich, consistent color and quality, delivering excellent stability and outstanding visual impact in the finished piece.

About Yellowheart Wood

Yellowheart, also known as Pau Amarello or Brazilian Yellowheart, is a premium exotic hardwood native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil and parts of South America. Its scientific name is Euxylophora paraensis.

What makes Yellowheart truly special is its intense, natural yellow coloration — ranging from bright lemon yellow to deep golden hues. Unlike many woods that fade, Yellowheart holds its vibrant color remarkably well, though it can develop a slightly richer golden-orange tone over time with light exposure.

With good density and a Janka hardness rating of approximately 1,860 lbf, Yellowheart offers excellent durability while remaining workable for turners. It has a fine, even texture and machines cleanly, making it a favorite for decorative turning, pens, bowls, and musical instruments.

Yellowheart brings a rare burst of natural brightness and tropical energy to any woodworking project, creating finished pieces that are joyful, distinctive, and full of character.