Elzo Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I have this in my yard and would like to preserve it. Actually I'd like to make a platter out of it. Can anyone help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfunguy Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Is that a dryad saddle? I don't think i've ever seen one that round, that color or that ruffled before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzo Posted July 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I'm told it is a Pheasant Back or Dryad's Saddle. That's all I know! But I would love some info on how to preserve it. I'm told I should remove it from the tree and dry it in a hot shed or garage. IF that works I'd like to cover it in some kind of polyurethane to make a plate or platter out of it. Would you be able to point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfunguy Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Sorry, but I have never even looked into preserving mushrooms for ornamental purposes. Every mushroom responds uniquely to various elements, so unless you can find some info that's been tried and true, then you may have a learning curve to work through. Too bad you don't have poorer quality specimens to practice on! I hope you can get it figured out. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfunguy Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Sorry, but I have never even looked into preserving mushrooms for ornamental purposes. Every mushroom responds uniquely to various elements, so unless you can find some info that's been tried and true, then you may have a learning curve to work through. Too bad you don't have poorer quality specimens to practice on! I hope you can get it figured out. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzo Posted July 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thanks "funguy"! I'm running out of time so I think I'm gonna have to cross my fingers and go for it! Gulp! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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