Resin pockets

[Skewer]

I stabilized a piece of afzelia burl, and when i turned it down, it had pockets of resin. Had i thought to back paint the blank it might not be so bad. A couple of the little windows are fairly clear/solid and offer a view down to the brass tube. there are a couple on the surface that i might be able to pick out that are more opaque. I was planning on putting it on a gold kit, but i'm trying to decide if it's going to look intentional or like an accident, and if i should just abandon it. What would you do, or have you done?

 

[wyone]

hmmmm I would have to see a picture to help.. still sounds nice though

 

[Simsonicole]

No such thing as an accident...you did it on purpose for effect

 

[Skewer]

Pictures...

 

[low_48]

Color with a black Sharpie and then finish.

 

[triw51]

I have done the sharpie trick like low 48 and allow to dry overnight then a thin layer of super glue to seal in the sharpie ink. Then finish

 

[ed4copies]

Fill with very finely ground coffee and thin CA.

 

[NittanyLion]

Filling with sawdust from sanding is also an option.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

I would clean out the spots and back fill with dust or a crushed tourquise powder.

 

[tomtedesco]

A turner that taught me tricks had a saying. "If you can't hid it, highlight it!" I agree with others to fill it with stone, metal, or dyed bondo (the stuff body shops use). It takes colors well, sands easily, and holds finish well. I would use a bright color to accent the pen.

 

[CrimsonKeel]

crushed stone but man I kinda like the look now. its like a window into the pen.

 

[Big]

I would follow Ed's lead with the coffee and CA.

 

[79spitfire]

I can't help but think it looks awesome the way it is.