I have some nice burr walnut coming that I intend to use for making scales, however I'm pretty unfamiliar when it comes to working with woods.
Has anyone worked with this before, and have you any good tips?

I would like to do this beautiful wood justice, and really make it 'pop', but it will also need substantial sealing for use with water everyday - how can I best achieve this as a beginner?

I'm not going to know until I have the wood in my hand if it will require much staining (if any), but any advice with this also would be appreciated, especially in relation to how it affects any sealing coats.

I am familiar with resins to some extent, as I work with fibreglass fairly regularly.
Can many coats of a spray lacquer be used?
Are there any methods I should avoid when using this wood?

All advice appreciated guys
Thanks
Paddy