Repairing cracks
I did the final turnings on a natural edge cherry burl bowl this morning. The blank had cracked a lot during drying, since it was one of my first rough-turned bowls and I didn't turn it very evenly. I really like this piece of wood, so I want to save it and make it as attractive as possible. I used some 100 grit sandpaper to clean the inside of the cracks, and that's where it stands now.
I think the cracks are interesting as-is, but it would look good inlayed with a turquoise product, like Inlace. I'll probably give it a shot, and I'll post photos when I finish it. FYI, so far this is sanded only, with no finish applied.


I think the cracks are interesting as-is, but it would look good inlayed with a turquoise product, like Inlace. I'll probably give it a shot, and I'll post photos when I finish it. FYI, so far this is sanded only, with no finish applied.

