{"product_id":"african-olive-turkey-pot-1","title":"African Olive Turkey Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e1 x 4 x 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Olive Wood Blanks – Rich, Naturally Figured Exotic Hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Olive is a striking exotic hardwood valued for its warm golden-brown tones, dark chocolate veining, and naturally oily luster. The dramatic contrast between heartwood and darker streaks gives each blank a refined, organic character that stands out in finely crafted pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense and durable, African Olive turns smoothly with sharp tools and finishes to a silky, glass-like sheen with minimal effort. Its natural oils enhance depth and color, making it a favorite for pen blanks, knife scales, bottle stoppers, tool handles, and luxury small turnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Olive offers excellent stability once properly dried and provides a satisfying weight and balance in finished work—ideal for makers seeking a premium feel with distinctive visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: African Olive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Oleaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Eastern \u0026amp; Southern Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Golden brown with dark veining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain: Fine to medium, often irregular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Polishes exceptionally well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood dust may cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation in some individuals. Always use appropriate dust extraction, eye protection, and a respirator when cutting or sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican olive wood, olive wood pen blanks, Olea cuspidata, exotic hardwood turning blanks, knife scale wood, premium pen turning wood, figured exotic hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44937701228744,"sku":"African Olive 18","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2b1a890e-0ca6-4792-874e-3f27a703fd25.jpg?v=1770685483","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/products\/african-olive-turkey-pot-1","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}