An oil based paint works well on basswood, on the ends then stickmit with something heavy and go away for a year
Turt
"George G" wrote in message ...
Hi Dan - I save all my old wax left over from Xmas candles. I stand all
my Maple logs and branches on end (up to 6 inches) OD. I pour my melted
wax on both ends and I have pretty good success with mine. I leave it
set in a dry place for over a year.
Good Luck---------George




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