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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubicon View Post

    It's inert, non-toxic, and will penetrate your stone and hold it together better than anything I know of (dunno what the Japanese use but I suspect it's similar- old lacquer is). It also lasts darn near forever- the ancient Egyptians used it extensively and it's STILL in great shape (whereas polyurethane peels off after 30 yrs or so).
    Nice in depth answer Rubicon

    The Japanese use Urushi Toxicodendron vernicifluum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Not a very user friendly goop but safe when dry & super durable.
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