Wood “cookies” are increasingly popular for home decor and special events. Achieving a simple, rustic look for wedding cake platters, table centerpieces, coasters, name place settings, and more. The only problem: freshly cut, green wood looks great at first, but it can crack and split when it dries, ruining your coasters and platters. Use Pentacryl and follow the steps in this article to keep your wood from cracking.