As most of my Arkie friends know I am working on a hall table these days. All is done except the top. Which is composed of Olive Ash burl veneer on top of 3/4" MDF substrate. I epoxied the veneer last night, but am contemplating the next step. This being a burl has some voids and holes and as expected some of the epoxy leaked through it. Which actually doesn't look bad, gives it a look of splattered tung oil. I rubbed some mineral spirit on it to see how an oil would look and the epoxy spots are impossible to tell apart.
Now to the actual question. What would you suggest as an appropriate finish. The final coat will probably have to be rubbed on poly becuase the top will see some moderate use. I was thinking some sort of oil (tung or danish) before I apply the poly. No plans to apply any stain or color the natural grain is just so fantastic. The actual veneer is as pictured below.