Hi all. I'm working on a live edge bookmatched walnut dining table. Here's what I've done so far.
-Sanded to 180
-One coat of Minwax Antique Oil (oil varnish blend). Dried for three days in warm dry conditions.
-Sprayed a thin coat of Zinsser/Bulls Eye wax-free shellac. Dried for a few hours. Sanded lightly with 400.
-Brushed on a coat of gloss wipe-on poly with a foam brush.
I'm planning another brushed coat and then a final satin coat wiped on. I've done this routine dozens of times and it always comes out great. But on this piece I ended up with these weird spots. It seems like something might've dripped but I can't think of what it could've possibly been. Seems like the finish isn't absorbing maybe.
I'm wondering a) what it could be, b) if you think it'll improve with more coats, or c) do I need to start all over, ugh. Any possible fixes?