Well, on a recent trip to the logs-to-be-burnt pile, I came across a nice 5ft log with a little star shake in the ends. Being as it was a very cold night, I decided to chop the old log up an' bung it on the open fire.
With the chain saw being a little on the blunt side I decided to put the log through the Band Saw. Much to my pleasure, on observing cut #1 it had spalted!!! 1 inch of cut later the wood seemed shake free and 2 lathe turnings later, with much self-congratulatory-recognition of results achieved, I have gathered the composure to ask: what is your perfered finishing of Spalted Beech?
I have turned the blanks, followed by 80, 120, 180, 240. 400, 600, 1000 grit sandings followed by multiple applications of Antique Pine effect wax.
I have 4 ft or so to go and am willing to give a go to your suggested finishes.
Happy New Year,
Dicky(after8)mint