We’ve all seen those gorgeous serving stands and trivets made of tree stumps. Have you ever wondered how can make your own? After the cutting is done you will need to apply something to prevent cracking and keep the wood looking gorgeous.
Pentacryl reinforces the cells so they retain their shape as they dry. As a result, very little stress builds up in the wood and cracks rarely occur. Preservation Systems recommends Pentacryl is nontoxic and is compatible with any kind of finish. Here are a few tips about making plaques from Dale Knobloch, the owner of Preservation Solutions, which makes Pentacryl.
- To keep the bark edge on a slab, cut the wood during the winter.
- Wood that has been outside, especially in winter, should be brought to room temperature before you apply Pentacryl.
- Don’t overtreat – plan to soak your wood no more than five minutes for every inch of its thickness.
- After treatment, the wood must be allowed to dry evenly. Make sure it is exposed to air on all sides.
- Don’t hurry the drying by adding heat or air movement.
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