Collection: Balsa Wood

Balsa is the lightest workable timber there is — soft enough to cut cleanly with a craft knife, yet stiff enough to hold its shape. It's the standard choice for model making, architectural models, prototyping and school projects.

We stock balsa wood in sheets, strips and dowel across a range of thicknesses and sections, so you can build up a frame and skin it without needing a workshop. Balsa cuts best with a fresh, sharp blade — score lightly and repeat rather than forcing the cut. Browse our cutting tools and knives if you need to replace a blade.

Buy online for UK delivery, or collect in store at our shop on London Road, SE1.