Not long ago I was cutting some slabs for blanks from a crotch (only woodturners can talk like this without snickering) section of a Mesquite log. I'd cut one and--Dang! it had a huge bark inclusion but very interesting patterns, so it was set aside for further pondering. After I looked at it for a while- decided to give it a go and see if the inclusion would "turn out"--no such luck.
I really liked the patterns and worked to reinforce the bark section so it wouldn't blow up on me-- with CA for a few small cracks and epoxy/turquoise for worm holes and epoxy/iron pyrite powder for the dark bark areas.
Bowl is ~13 x 3 inches, finish is polyurethane. Has nice grain patterns, knots--the last showed up in the middle of the bottom, lots of yellow sap wood, and did I mention bark?
Don't expect it to last long at next Market Days.
My first attempt at pics here--learning the site.
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