I have been turning burls recently, and would like to know about options to finish the natural edges. In my case I have been turning Maple, from which the bark has fallen off. I expect options would include brushing, burning, dying, etc. How should I approach "blackening" or ebonizing the rims, particularly using some form of ink and avoid it seeping into the wood and running over the edges? For example, could I brush on wood sealer around the edges first? If I spray lacquer on the sides before applying ink, would I need to cover the rim to protect from overspray? I would appreciate any recommendations.
Don O'Neill, Red Deer, Central Alberta, Canada
Don O'Neill, Red Deer, Central Alberta, Canada