Name: Brazillian Bloodwood - Box Making
SKU: 11697
Availability: InStock

Description

Brazilian Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens)

Brazilian Bloodwood is a stunningly vibrant hardwood that lives up to its name. You will immediately notice its rich, deep red colour, which can range from a bright, fresh crimson to a deeper, brownish-red as it ages. The wood possesses a fine, straight grain and a beautiful natural lustre, giving it a smooth, luxurious feel. When you want to make a bold statement with natural colour, you choose Bloodwood.

Perfect for Box Making:

You can use the vivid red of Bloodwood to create striking and valuable boxes that command attention. Its density and fine texture make it an excellent choice for projects requiring precision and a high-end feel. Use this timber for:

Creating dramatic jewellery and keepsake boxes.
Adding powerful red accents, inlays, and feature strips.
Crafting small, turned lidded containers with a brilliant sheen.
Any project where you desire a deep, natural red without using dyes or stains.

Working Properties:

You will find Bloodwood to be dense and sometimes challenging, but the results are well worth the effort.

Workability: This dense wood has a moderate to high blunting effect on tools, so we recommend you use sharp, durable blades (carbide is ideal). The timber can be brittle and prone to chipping, so use care during machining operations, especially routing.
Finishing: Bloodwood sands to a very smooth, high polish. To best preserve the brilliant red colour, apply a finish with UV inhibitors, as the wood will darken to a brownish-red with prolonged exposure to light. It accepts oils, waxes, and clear film finishes beautifully.
Gluing: The wood’s density can make gluing a challenge. Ensure you prepare the joint surfaces by lightly scuffing or wiping them with a solvent just before applying glue to achieve a strong bond.
Aroma: The wood gives off a pleasant, subtle scent when you work it.

Specifications:

Common Names: Brazilian Bloodwood, Satine, Cardinalwood
Botanical Name: Brosimum rubescens
Origin: South America
Appearance: A dense, fine-grained hardwood with a deep and vibrant crimson red colour. It has a high natural lustre.

We have more American Walnut sizes available here.

A Note on Our Wood Products

Please remember that the photos you see are indicative only. As a beautiful, natural material, wood inherently varies in grain, color, and figure. While we meticulously select outstanding pieces to send your way, each item will possess its own unique charm. We believe these natural variations are part of what makes our wood products so special and truly one-of-a-kind.

Our Commitment to Quality

At Trend Timbers, we are committed to providing woodworkers with the highest quality materials. All our timber is sourced from sustainable, ecologically responsible forests and is kiln-dried to meet stringent Australian standards. Our hand-selected range includes premium species suitable for everyone, from novice enthusiasts to seasoned artisans.

Project Advice & Support

For projects requiring dimensions larger than our listed sizes or you require further information about a particular species, including custom sizing or current availability, our knowledgeable staff is here to assist. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for expert advice.

Visit Our Showroom

In addition to our online store, Trend Timbers offers an even wider selection of beautiful species and woodcraft supplies, including turning and carving blanks. We warmly invite you to visit our showroom to experience our full range firsthand and see the unique character of our timbers up close. We are always inspired to see where our timber ends up, so feel free to share your finished projects with us when you visit.