I just lucked onto an entire truck load of American black walnut that has been cut with all live edges and the edge is wormy. Need some ideas on how to finish the edge itself. I intend to make some live edge stuff and would like to show off and/or enhance the the wormy edges as much as possible. Right now the wood is nice and dry and ready to go. Just about all of the bark was gone and I used a hand wire brush to "clean" the edges. I didn't get too aggressive because I don't want to damage anything. It just looks like it needs to be cleaned up a little more. I was thinking about hitting it with a good dose of oxalic acid and seeing how that works.
Prior to this my live edge work was all done the way Charles Neil does in his video. I don't think I want to grind on this because I will loose the wormy look, but maybe just some stain? Light sanding the outermost part? I don't know. I have enough of this wood that I have extra to do a little experimenting on. Would like to hear any suggestions you all might have and as always it is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!!! I can post a few photos of what I have so far if anyone would like to see.
Prior to this my live edge work was all done the way Charles Neil does in his video. I don't think I want to grind on this because I will loose the wormy look, but maybe just some stain? Light sanding the outermost part? I don't know. I have enough of this wood that I have extra to do a little experimenting on. Would like to hear any suggestions you all might have and as always it is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!!! I can post a few photos of what I have so far if anyone would like to see.