Finally, I found a place to get some answers instead of having to derive them from various sites. Let's just say I'm tired of googling.
As a fun project I created a pyrography design on a wooden TV tray and then colored it with colored pencils. Now I need to protect the design and leave it usable as a TV tray. I have no clue what kind of wood it is, we'll just have to say it came from a Wal-Mart tree. I think, from various articles read, I need to spray acrylic to protect the colored pencil. The issue is that I also need to put on an additional finish that will render a clear flat glassy surface so food won't get caught in the pyrography lines and won't interact with the acrylic spray. I would like a matte or satin surface as I am not a fan of glossy. This is a first-time simple project but, I do not want it ruined due to an improper finish. Does anyone have any suggestions as what I should use to protect the colored pencil and provide a flat eating surface?