Tasmanian Blackwood Bowl Blanks

Tasmanian blackwood is a premium hardwood prized for its rich golden-brown to dark brown tones, often featuring beautiful figure, curl, or ribbon grain. It has a strong visual depth that can range from subtle and elegant to highly figured statement pieces. It turns very well on the lathe with sharp tools — figured pieces benefit from light, careful cuts, and oil and wax finishes enhance its warmth, contrast, and natural figure to exceptional effect.

Wood Characteristics

• Species: Tasmanian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
• Origin: Australia (Tasmania)
• Colour: Rich golden-brown to dark brown, often with beautiful figure or curl
• Grain: Generally stable — figured pieces benefit from light careful cuts
• Working properties: Turns very well, sands nicely, takes oil and wax finishes exceptionally well

Supplied

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