This week I was given a bunch of maple burl to work with on my new lathe (if it ever comes in). In the pile there was a slice of a burl that was about 1-1/2” at its thickest point and about 10 x 14 inch. My friend said it was very old and had been laying around his grandfathers shed.
it was pretty flat on the slice side and the bark is still on. Last night I was trying to find some inspiration for it and sanded the face with 220 and sprayed some water on it and got this....
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The figure looks looks like a photo of a 3 dimensional burl, but it is completely flat.
I am thinking that I put a nice finish on it, add some standoff’s to the back and mount it to the wall as a decorative art piece. But I welcome any and all suggestions.
also, I need suggestions on the finish to use. Oil finish?, poly?
Thanks in advance
Scott