How to stabilize small details in a maple burl carving?
How to stabilize small details in a maple burl carving?
Hi, I'm currently carving a bear out of a maple burl. I'm getting to fine details such as teeth and claws. Does anyone have any recommendations as to how I can stabilize these pieces so they are less likely to break?
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Thin super glue that really soaks in works well, but it can change the appearance of the wood and can cause a splotchy look with some finishes. Make sure you do some tests on scrap before trying it in the real thing.
Ah yes I use it all the time, that was going to be my go to if nothing better was recommended