10 x 40cm Mixed Species Medium Wood Blanks 20-30mm – Labelled Branches for Carving, Whittling, Wands & Music

🪵 10 x 40cm Mixed Species Green Wood Blanks – Individually Labelled

A mixed collection of 10 natural branch blanks cut from our sustainably managed woodland on the North Downs in Surrey.

Each set contains at least five different tree species, with every stick individually labelled. This makes the collection ideal for experimenting with different woods and discovering how each species varies in bark, colour, grain, weight, hardness and working characteristics.

At approximately 20–30mm diameter, these are substantial natural sticks suitable for a wide variety of green woodworking, carving and craft projects.

Size & Quantity

• 10 natural wood blanks
• Approx. 40cm long
• Approx. 20–30mm diameter
• At least 5 different tree species
• Every stick individually labelled
• Natural bark retained
• Green or fairly freshly cut wood

🌳 Mixed British Woodland Species

Depending on seasonal availability, your collection may include:

Sweet Chestnut, Oak, Sycamore, Hazel, Birch, Beech, Elder, Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Ash.

We select a varied mixture from the species available when your order is prepared.

Ideal For

• Green wood carving
• Whittling
• Wand making
• Ogham and Pagan crafts
• Small tool handles and wooden implements
• Rustic and primitive crafts
• Wood identification and comparison
• Educational woodland projects
• Rattles and percussion instruments
• Drum beaters and Bodhrán tippers
• Experimental musical projects
• General woodworking and craft projects

🎵 Experiment with Different Woods

One of the interesting things about a mixed-species set is being able to compare the properties of different woods.

For musical and percussion projects, different species can vary in weight, hardness, feel and sound. For carving and whittling, you can explore differences in grain, bark and how easily each species works.

Because every branch is labelled, you'll know which species you are experimenting with rather than simply receiving an unidentified bundle of sticks.

Fresh Green Wood

Our wood is supplied green or fairly green rather than kiln-dried. Fresh wood is often particularly enjoyable to carve and whittle while it still contains natural moisture.

The branches will continue to season after purchase. If you want dry wood for your finished project, allow the sticks to season gradually in a dry, well-ventilated place. Some movement, shrinkage or checking can naturally occur as green wood dries.

The sticks have not been washed, varnished or chemically treated. Natural knots, bends, bark markings and variations in diameter are part of their character.

Please Note

You will receive a mixed selection similar to that shown in the photographs. The exact combination of species depends on seasonal availability and individual branches will naturally vary in colour, shape and thickness.

🌿 From Our Surrey Woodland

Our wood is harvested in small quantities through coppicing, pruning and thinning as part of the ongoing management of our family woodland. No pesticides or insecticides are used on our land.

Hanging Wood has been managed by our family since 1976 on the North Downs in Surrey.10 x 40cm Mix Variety Natural Branches Stick Bark Wood For Rattles, Drum Sticks, Music

These sticks have been collected from our Woodlands in Surrey. Our woodlands are completely organic and we do not use pesticides or insecticides. The sticks are cut as part of our woodland management plan so no damage to the tree is caused.

All our wood is green (or fairly green) which makes it lovely to carve or turn. The different wood varieties are perfect for experimenting with musical qualities of the wood.

You will receive a selection of at least 5 varieties of wood for carving and wood turning. The varieties we offer our Sweet Chestnut, Oak, Sycamore, Hazel, Birch, Beech, Elder, Blackthorn, Hawthorn and Ash. Each piece of wood is labelled so you can identify the species.

You will receive 10 branches of approx 40cm long with diameters of 20 to 30mm.

Note the branches you receive will vary slightly from those shown in the picture as they are natural products.

About Us: Hanging Wood is located on the North Downs in Surrey. All our products are sourced from sustainably grown trees and plants in our own woodlands.

🪵 Explore Our Natural Woodland Sticks & Branches

Looking for a different length, thickness or wood species? Explore our natural branches and craft wood, grown and gathered from our own Surrey woodland:

→ 10 x 40cm Natural Hazel Craft Sticks
Slender Hazel sticks for whittling, wand making, Ogham staves, crafts and other small woodland projects.

→ 10 x 90cm Straight Natural Hazel Branches
Long, relatively straight Hazel sticks for crafts, whittling, macramé, decorations and larger projects.

→ 10 x 40cm Natural Elder Wood Sticks
Natural Elder with its characteristic soft pithy centre, ideal for crafts, wands, beads, whistles and traditional woodland projects.

→ 10 x 40cm Mixed Species Medium Wood Blanks
Labelled 20–30mm branches in a mixture of woodland species for carving, whittling, wands, musical projects and experimenting with different woods.

→ 180cm / 6ft Two-Piece Natural Hazel Branch Pole
Extra-long two-piece Hazel pole with screw join for rustic curtain poles, macramé, weaving, hanging rails and large decorative projects.

→ 116cm Thick Straight Sweet Chestnut Branch
A much thicker, strong Sweet Chestnut pole for walking sticks, staffs, crafts, bird perches and other substantial projects.