Purpleheart changes from a dull brown to its famous royal hue shortly after the wood is cut. Only the heartwood is purple; the sapwood is creamy, pinkish cinnamon. These blanks are almost entirely heartwood, and are dimensioned for small bowls and platters. They can also be resawn into blanks for pens, knife scales, bottle stoppers and much more.
WARNING:
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood