Purpleheart Wood Turning Bowl Blanks

Purpleheart (also known as amaranth) is one of the most striking and recognizable exotic hardwoods available. Known for its rich eggplant-purple color and impressive durability, Purpleheart bowl blanks are perfect for turners who want their projects to stand out.

Dense, strong, and naturally lustrous, this hardwood machines and turns beautifully while offering excellent strength and stability. Whether you’re creating decorative bowls, platters, hollow forms, or specialty turning projects, Purpleheart delivers both bold color and reliable performance.

Over time and with UV exposure, the vivid purple heartwood will deepen and mature to a darker brown tone with subtle purple highlights — adding character and depth to finished pieces.

Wood Details

• Common Names: Purpleheart, Amaranth, Roxinho, Violetak

• Scientific Name: Peltogyne spp.

• Origin: Central & South America (Mexico to Southern Brazil)

• Wood Type: Hardwood

• Texture: Medium texture with good natural luster

• Color: Eggplant purple heartwood that darkens with UV exposure

• Stabilization: Non-Stabilized

Product Information

• Shape: Square Bowl Blanks

• Thickness: Approximately 2”–3” thick (varies by size)

• Sizes: Assorted dimensions

• Pricing: Sold Per Each

• Photos are are not the actual blank you will recieve, but are representational.

Bring bold color and exotic character to your next turning project with premium Purpleheart bowl blanks from ExoticBlanks.