I have a blank of cedar burl, with some inclusions that I was aware of and plan to include in the sides of the bowl. The outside went pretty much as expected When I started hollowing, an inch or so from the bottom I discovered an interior hole of rotten wood that looks like it may go the base tenon I was using to hold the piece - it did not break loose, but I suspect I would have gone through if I had tried to hollow it any further. I filled the hole, using shavings (mostly red dust!) and CA glue, until it was about an inch thick. Then, since I wanted to let it sit - and the wood is still pretty wet - I covered everything with Anchorseal and left it.
The questions I have (this is my first bowl with inclusions so bear with me, pls) are:
1: will the filled in area be strong enough, and not look too weird?
2: Since I put the Anchorseal all over everything, it filled in the inclusions. How do I clean them out and still leave the natural rough surface. Or would I be better just removing them (the walls are still pretty thick).
3: If I can leave the inclusions, should I plan on leaving the walls thick, or can I go pretty thin (under 1/4") like most of my bowls?
I probably should mention that the blank was 9" x 5".
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Stephen
The questions I have (this is my first bowl with inclusions so bear with me, pls) are:
1: will the filled in area be strong enough, and not look too weird?
2: Since I put the Anchorseal all over everything, it filled in the inclusions. How do I clean them out and still leave the natural rough surface. Or would I be better just removing them (the walls are still pretty thick).
3: If I can leave the inclusions, should I plan on leaving the walls thick, or can I go pretty thin (under 1/4") like most of my bowls?
I probably should mention that the blank was 9" x 5".
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Stephen
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