Does anyone have any experience cutting live-edge wood slices from logs, and then preserving them to prevent cracking? My one sister had a grove of walnut trees cut down, and my other sister asked for a plate sized slice about 2" thick, and a few 4-6" diameter slices of various thicknesses. I have found a few techniques on the interweb for preserving the slices, but I trust you guys a bit more. Don't tell my sisters, but I may sneak a slice or two of Bradford Pear in on them to see if they notice the difference.