Tulipwood

Tulipwood (Dalbergia decipularis), also called Brazilian Tulipwood or Pinkwood, is one of the most coveted and seldom-seen rosewoods. It grows in northeastern Brazil and is unrelated to Tulip Poplar, which is sometimes sold under the same name.
The heartwood is cream to salmon, striped with reds, violets, purples, pinks and rose, and the sapwood is pale yellow. It has a mild, sweet scent when cut. The color slowly fades with exposure to light, so a UV-resistant finish helps preserve it.
The grain is mostly straight, sometimes wavy or irregular. It’s dense and oily, which makes it challenging to work and glue, so keep tools sharp and wipe joints with a solvent first. Despite its open grain, it sands very smooth and polishes to a pleasing luster.
The trees are small, so long, wide boards are rare and command a premium, and most Tulipwood comes in craft-sized pieces. It’s been a favorite for fine furniture inlay and banding for centuries, and it’s used for boxes, turnings, pool cues, bows and instrument parts. For a lower-priced alternative, see Canarywood.
Listed in CITES Appendix II, like all Dalbergia species, so international shipments of the wood need CITES permits. Finished musical instruments are generally exempt.
Why We Love This Wood
Pink, salmon and red stripes on cream. One of the prettiest rosewoods there is.
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| Main Color Group | Pink |
| Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF | 5 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 970 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 2500 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 11120 |
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