Hi all;

I’m cogitating making some “oysters” (thin cross grain discs) from green tree branches as a veneer top for a small table with an MDF substrate. The FWW articles on oysters gives advice on stabilizing these in some concoction I can’t recall just now, but it’s something like white glue, flour, glycerine, and water, then to let dry in a veneer press. Sounds like a mess.

I’m considering using a PEG tank (polyethylene glycol) to stabilize the oysters and then dry them, but I am concerned that the PEG will prevent good glue adhesion to the substrate.

I know PEG is mainly used by green wood turners, so glue isn’t an issue. Does anyone have experience with the use of PEG and cross-grain veneers, or advice on how to stabilize the oysters without the hassle?

Thanks

Merle