Red Zebrano Bowl Blanks

Red Zebrano is a striking exotic hardwood known for its bold, contrasting striping combined with warm reddish-brown tones running through the grain. This dramatic combination creates a highly decorative timber that produces eye-catching turned pieces. It turns well on the lathe with sharp tools — the interlocked grain can be prone to tear-out, so light, controlled cuts are recommended, but when worked carefully it sands to a smooth finish and takes oils and waxes very well.

Wood Characteristics

• Species: Red Zebrano (Microberlinia bisulcata)
• Origin: West Africa
• Colour: Warm reddish-brown with bold contrasting striping
• Grain: Interlocked — light controlled cuts recommended to avoid tear-out
• Working properties: Turns well, sands to a smooth finish, takes oils and waxes very well

Supplied

• Cut square for easy mounting
• Ends waxed to minimise moisture loss and reduce checking
• Sizes are approximate and shown in inches (diameter × thickness)