Finishing Natural Edge Bowls

[Dale Winburn]

I'm working on my first natural edge dogwood burl bowl. I rough turned the bowl several months back and I'm ready to complete the bowl.

My question is:
What finish or combination of finishes should I use, something that will help stabilize the bark, something that will look natural on the bark, not built up on the bark? I would like a nice semi gloss finish.

Thanks for your input.

Regards,
Dale

[Jim Colombo]

Dale;
I don't treat the bark any differently than the rest of the bowl as far as finish is concerned. Once you've selected the finish just put it on the entire bowl.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Dale I also don't treat the bark any differently than the bowl. I use a oil finish (minwax antique oil) or Waterlox on the one's I have turned. I just like the feel of a oil finish. It will also stablize the bark somewhat.

[Russell Neyman]

It the bark is somewhat unstable try CA glue. It will usually stabilize it enough so that you can buff it, too.