Casein pitting

[Parson]

This is a new one for me. I've turned a LOT of casein, and I think I got a bad batch of it. I have 3-4 flea bite sized chips in the middle of the blank that I can't cut off or sand off either.

Last time I attempted to give casein a high shine by coating it with CA, it cured and looked awful.

Any ideas for alternate coatings to fill in the pitting to keep from starting over on this pitted cap?

 

[Parson]

By the way, I am using a uber-sharp carbide tipped insert chisel.

 

[NYWoodturner]

Picture?