Woodworker's Journal

Best Surface Option for a Cork Tray Bottom?

I’m looking for the best way to finish this tray so that the bottom surface will be level. Thinking epoxy, but I’m not sure if the cork will create too many air bubbles, and I have never used epoxy before. I’m also considering inserting Plexiglas®, but I’m not sure of its stability and how to attach it. A last possible option is just to brush on a coat

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