Wood help

[seht]

So I just received two fairly good sized pieces of redwood. How do I treat or dry it. I have always just bought wood that was ready to turn. This was free so I didn't turn it down. But I don't want to waste it or just make sawdust. I think I will try some lidded boxes in addition to pens.

Thanks so for any insight.

Oh yeah these pieces are in log segments.

 

[KenV]

Does it have the pith (center of the first growth ring) still in it?

Is it branch wood, or is it from the trunk?


I am presumimg it is not dry and not yet cracked/checked.