Normally don’t bother with blanks that have bug holes but this is a very nice blank otherwise so turned it and filled the holes with sanding dust and CA. Will see what the store owner has to say.
Bug holes
- Thread starter Jonkou
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Bingo! So much character!
Personally, I think it adds to the look and is a neat feature. Another reminder that wood is a natural material.
May not be the look you desire for these pieces, but on a spalted and bug eaten bowl, I cleaned the bug holes, painted the cavity with black gesso then filled with sawdust/CA. When turned and sanded gave a very thin black outline that mimicked spalting.
May not be the look you desire for these pieces, but on a spalted and bug eaten bowl, I cleaned the bug holes, painted the cavity with black gesso then filled with sawdust/CA. When turned and sanded gave a very thin black outline that mimicked spalting.
Just make sure the little buggers are dead or gone 
Like already said. Adds to the piece! I like it!
Add me to the “adds character” group.