Best finish for natural edge bowl

[John M. Smith]

I have just finished turning my first natural edge bowl out of pine.I am wondering what is the best finish for this? Should I try to keep any finish off the bark that is on the edge?

Thanks for the replys
John

[Peter Lamb]

I use 2-3 coats of Minwax wipe on poly. If it is too shiney the gloss can be degraded with 0000 wool
Peter

[Allen Neighbors]

I've always used lacquer on all my Natural Edged pieces, IIRC. Don't worry about getting it on the bark.
I always apply CA glue to the Bark and the cambium layer, to insure the bark stays on.
Sometimes I guess it wouldn't be needed, but I'm not that sure of which type of bark has a tendency to stay on, and which has a tendency to come loose.

[David E Keller]

I've used oil for all the ones I've done. I use a brush to get the bark when necessary.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I use Minwax Antique oil on all mine. I soak the whole bowl bark and all.