49+ Finishing Live Edge Wood With Bark

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49+ Finishing Live Edge Wood With Bark. How can i finish it to ensure the bark remains part of the piece? Stabilize any splits in the face with butterfly keys.

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I would like to keep the bark on a live edge but make sure my kids don't break chunks off by picking at it and exposing the unfinished bark. Wormholes, bark, wood grain, and all. The edge everyone is talking about:

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Trace the keys onto the wood with a marking knife. Store your harvested pieces in a cool, dry place. I used elmers glue in any areas where it looked. I would like to keep the bark on a live edge but make sure my kids don't break chunks off by picking at it and exposing the unfinished bark.