Black Limba Bowl Blanks

Black Limba Bowl Blanks – Exotic Figured Wood for Turning

Create visually striking turned bowls with our Black Limba Bowl Blanks, a highly prized exotic hardwood known for its dramatic dark streaks, bold grain contrast, and excellent turning characteristics. Also referred to as Korina, Black Limba offers a unique combination of eye-catching figure and smooth workability, making it a favorite among professional woodturners and custom craftsmen.

Each bowl blank is carefully selected and precision-cut to highlight the natural black and chocolate-brown veining against a pale golden background. Black Limba turns easily with sharp tools, produces minimal tear-out, and accepts oils, waxes, and film finishes beautifully—bringing out exceptional depth and character in the finished piece.

Key Features:

• Wood Species: Black Limba (Terminalia superba)

• Also Known As: Korina

• Type: Exotic hardwood bowl blank

• Grain: Straight to interlocked with dramatic dark figuring

• Color: Light golden base with black and dark brown streaks

• Weight: Medium-light and easy to turn

• Finish Quality: Excellent finish absorption and clarity

Ideal For:

• Woodturned bowls and vessels

• Decorative and artistic centerpiece bowls

• Hollow forms and platters

• Custom and gallery-quality turning projects

Why Choose Black Limba Bowl Blanks?

Black Limba is prized for its unique visual contrast, dimensional stability, and forgiving turning properties. Its lighter weight reduces tool strain while still allowing crisp details and clean curves. No two blanks are ever alike, making each finished bowl a true one-of-a-kind piece.