Sandsini
Member
This is the first time I've worked with Bog Oak and it was a little bit different for me. I knew when I turned it that I wanted the beauty and the age of the wood to show through any finish I applied and I ended up experimenting a bit. At first I turned and MM'd it smooth and applied WTF, but even with just a few coats, I wasn't happy with the finish, I tried a couple of other options like buffing it on my wheel, but, in the end I just sanded the finish down and MM'd it to 12000 and left it alone. I would imagine that some of the WTF is still there acting as a sealer, but there is no real shine other than the natural wood. I also like how the grain is prominent, it gives the pen a sense of presence and weight.
This particular blank, from Russia, has been Radiocarbon dated to 7260 years old!
This particular blank, from Russia, has been Radiocarbon dated to 7260 years old!