Turning a bowl from a piece of pecan that was stored outside on the ground for more than a year. On first look it appeared to be nothing but rot but on closer inspection there was solid wood present. I managed to get it securely on the lathe and have turned away much of the surface rot but am left with a large -5.5" X 2"- chunk missing at the point where the side would angle toward the base. I could turn away the solid wood around the missing chunk but wouldn't have much of a bowl left.
Think I will try to fill it with epoxy.
Questions
Which type of epoxy? Looking online there many different types for use in different applications.
What can I use to color it? On You Tube some use a powder and some use a liquid coloring agent.
What type of material can I use to make a dam around the area where the large chunk is missing.
Thanks for any help