Spalted Pecan Wood Turning Pen Blanks | Wood Pen Blanks 5 Pack | 3/4" X 3/4" X 5" Small mill sourced - Salvage and sustainable harvested woods Wood has natural spalting to various degrees throughout. Heartwood tends to be light to medium brown, with a reddish hue; sapwood is a paler yellowish brown Grain is usually straight, though occasionally wavy. Texture is medium, with a low natural luster. Wood and sawdust of Spalted Pecan wood are known to cause irritation of the eyes, nose, skin and lungs, and may stimulate allergies and asthma - precautionary measures are advised... a good dust mask is essential.