Pink wood

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I need a piece of pink wood. I know that I can dye it but I also want grain to show. What would you all recommend either for a natural wood or a dyed piece that has some grain that will pop with dying pink?
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Depends on what kind of pink you want -- flamingo pink, or a natural light rose color. I have a bunch of pink ivory that turns nicely and finishes beautifully. PM me if you'd like to swap a couple of blanks.
 
I just turned some pens from Sweet Gum Eucalyptus that were a nice subltle pink.
 
Pink Ivory (can be a bit of a pain - at least for me - to work with), carob can have some nice pink, and Lyptus (a eucalyptus hybid thing, widely available at hardwood lumber dealers) can have a pink tone to it.

Good luck!
 
Pink Ivory, you can find pieces with beautiful deep pink coloring.

I have found it great to work with, smells great to.

Why dye a piece of wood pink when there is already a great natural option, it will make life easier on you.
 
Well there are several I can think of. Pink Ivory as metioned above, Tulipwood is great, Vasticuler burl, any of the Aussie blanks like, Lace sheoak. That's me two cents.
 
Take a look at pink Diamond wood from Wood-n-Whimsies. Tropical Passion is the pink one, they sell it straight cut or angle cut. Turns great, looks good, finishes nicely.
 
In addition to the pink ivory, if you can find some rose myrtle, I think you'd like it. And the burls in rose myrtle are just beautiful.
 
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