RMS Titanic Glass Case
This is the glass case that started me in this hobby - sideline business.
Hand made base from an standard replacement Oak stairstep piece you can buy at your local Home Depot or Lowes Home Improvement.
I then routered out the groove that the glass would sit down inside it.
Lightly sanded it to "knock off" the real rough points.
Then "torched" the grain with a propane torch.
Stained with "Dark Walnut" #2716 Minwax Wood Stain.
15 coats of clear urethane.
I did NOT resand it after the clear coats since
I wanted it to have that "weathered look" as most ships would have.