PURPLEHEART | Tier 4 Exotic Hardwood

This is a tier 4 wood. Each of our materials belongs to a "tier", which simply helps you determine how expensive the material is. Our least expensive materials are in Tier 1, while our most expensive and exotic materials are in Tier 6.

Purpleheart is a very special wood, a unique species with a gorgeous purple tone. Freshly sanded, it is a grayish/purplish brown, but within a few weeks of exposure, it becomes a deep eggplant purple. Over time, the purple will fade a bit and the wood will appear a dark brown with a purple tint. Purpleheart cuts and engraves well, with high contrast engraving considering the color of the wood.

Purpleheart is typically harvested in Central and South America.

ORDER A SAMPLE:

Before you make a final decision on which type of wood you'd like for your project, you can purchase a sample! Samples are available in two sizes:

— A small 3 inch square cut and engraved on 1/8" thick material - These samples are unfinished, raw wood and represent the quality of wedding invitations and signage you might be ordering.
— A larger 5 inch square cut and engraved on 3/4" thick material - These samples are lacquer-finished and faithfully represent the quality of each material as it would apply to your larger project, such as our unique boxes or inlay signs.