African Blackwood Bottle Stopper Blank

African Blackwood is one of the finest and most prized timbers in the world — dense, dark, and extraordinarily beautiful. Its deep chocolate-black heartwood, often streaked with rich purple-brown tones, has made it the wood of choice for fine instrument makers for centuries. Turned into a bottle stopper, it becomes something truly special: weighty, lustrous, and built to last a lifetime.

Pre-cut to bottle stopper blank size and ready for the lathe — simply mount, turn, and finish.

Wood Characteristics:
Species: African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Origin: East and Central Africa
Colour: Deep black to dark purple-brown heartwood
Grain: Fine and even, typically straight
Finish: Turns and polishes to an exceptional, glass-like result
Workability: Very hard and dense; rewards sharp tools and patience

Supplied Size (approx): 38 × 38 × 70mm

Sold individually. Ends waxed to minimise moisture loss. Supplied dried and ready to turn.