Add character and value to your woodturning with Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) bowl blanks. Also known as Tulip Poplar, this versatile American hardwood is beloved for its unique color palette — featuring creamy whites, pale yellows, olive greens, and occasional purple streaking that adds unexpected visual interest. Lightweight, stable, and exceptionally easy to work, Poplar is the perfect choice for practice pieces, painted projects, or natural finishes that showcase its subtle color variations. Kiln-dried to 6‑7% moisture content, these blanks are dimensionally stable and ready for your turning projects — from everyday bowls and platters to gift items, kitchenware, and decorative pieces.
Specifications
- Wood Name: Poplar, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
- Botanical Name: Liriodendron tulipifera
- Length: Available in 4 – 10 inches
- Width: Available in 4 – 10 inches
- Thickness: Available in 2 inches
- Dried: Yes, Kiln Dried
- Moisture Content: 6‑7%
Features
- Unique color palette — creamy whites, pale yellows, olive greens, and occasional purple streaking
- Light weight and moderate density — easy to handle and turn
- Straight, uniform grain with fine, even texture
- Kiln-dried to 6‑7% MC for immediate use and dimensional stability
- Excellent dimensional stability — resists warping
- Great value for practice, painted projects, or natural finishes
Workability & Performance
- Very easy to turn: Moderate density allows for smooth, fast cutting action
- Gentle on tools: Minimal edge wear means more turning time
- Sands to a smooth finish: Fine, even texture responds well to sanding
- Finishing: Takes paints, stains, and clear coats exceptionally well; UV exposure may deepen colors
- Versatile: Ideal for bowls, platters, kitchenware, gift items, and practice pieces
Notes
- Natural variations in color including greens and purples make each piece unique.
- Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible.
- Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
- Dimensions are approximate and may vary by ±⅛".
- Photo is representative; you will receive a similar blank.