How do I prepare & preserve a tree trunk after carving out section?
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How should i use to preserve the tree trunk. I want to crave out sections of the trunk to display figurings.
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Hi Rod! Here are some suggestions for you! Best wishes.
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090301075407AAgZaIj
http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=71300.0
https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/4967/storing-a-tree-trunk-for-furniture
https://www.hunker.com/13426404/can-you-preserve-a-tree-stump
I use a few coats of a marine polyurethane. Helmsman Spar Urethane. I just slather it on with a paint brush. I do wood spirits, moai, and tiki.
After you carve your figurines you can polyurethane to seal it all you'll need multiple coats.