How to stabilize small details in a maple burl carving? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 years ago by NoTittyPicsPlz@lemm.ee to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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Hi, I'm currently carving a bear out of a maple burl. I'm getting to fine details such as teeth and claws. Does anyone have any recommendations as to how I can stabilize these pieces so they are less likely to break?

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[-] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Thin super glue that really soaks in works well, but it can change the appearance of the wood and can cause a splotchy look with some finishes. Make sure you do some tests on scrap before trying it in the real thing.

[-] NoTittyPicsPlz@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Ah yes I use it all the time, that was going to be my go to if nothing better was recommended

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