{"product_id":"banksia-seed-pod","title":"Banksia Seed Pod","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanksia seed pods are one of the most distinctive and sought-after natural materials in woodturning. Native to Australia, these dried pods have a uniquely porous, honeycomb-like internal structure that, once turned and finished, reveals an intricate natural pattern unlike anything achievable with conventional timber. Each pod is entirely unique in shape, size, and internal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurned thin, the open cell structure becomes almost translucent — particularly striking when used for decorative vessels, hollow forms, or lamp bases where light can pass through the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Dried Banksia seed pod (\u003cem\u003eBanksia spp.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure: Natural honeycomb \/ open-cell porous core with a textured outer surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach pod is unique — shape, size, and internal pattern will vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: Hollow forms, decorative vessels, lamp bases, lidded boxes, jewellery, ornamental turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried and ready to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Medium size \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes are approximate; natural variation means exact dimensions will differ between pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip: Banksia pods respond well to slow lathe speeds and sharp tools. A sanding sealer or thin CA glue applied to the surface before finishing helps consolidate the open cell structure and achieve a cleaner result.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58901374861657,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/CDDD4242-3933-42AE-A3B9-943B7A5D1CB7.jpg?v=1787671591","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/banksia-seed-pod","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}