: Most wood changes color when you wet it out. You can get a rough idea of what
: to expect by wetting a sample with water.
: West Systems makes a a very clear epoxy for those that prefer it but it is
: top of the line and costs more.

West's "clear" epoxy is pretty amber colored, not by a long shot clear. I use it all the time since it never blushes and has reasonable UV resistance even uncoated.

Bill H.