Our client bought this raw timber from Salvage Works to be used as a floating mantle
They didn't want open cracks and were concerned that they would expand if left unaddressed
Our shop came up with this bow tie inlay design and did a practice sample for client approval
The bow tie splines help hold each side of the split in place and they look cool too!
We used walnut for the bow ties. Epoxy fill was set in the cracks, then finish applied
Credits:
Brian Kashas