{"product_id":"elm-pen-blank","title":"Elm Pen Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA characterful and highly decorative pen blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eElm\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eUlmus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), a classic British hardwood prized for its wild, unpredictable grain and warm earthy tones. Elm is a firm favourite among pen turners for its striking figure, interlocked grain patterns, and the unique character each blank brings — producing pens that are truly one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm golden-brown to reddish-brown heartwood, often with contrasting pale sapwood and beautiful natural figuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlocked and irregular — frequently displaying dramatic swirling, feathering, and burr-like patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium density — pleasant to work with and produces a solid, quality feel in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polishes to a rich, warm lustre; the natural figuring is dramatically enhanced under a clear finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with sharp tools — the wild grain can be unpredictable but rewards careful technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx 20 × 20 × 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 pen blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied dried and ready to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58127993373017,"sku":null,"price":1.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/IMG-4017.heic?v=1779558135","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/elm-pen-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}