Splits, Knots and Worm Holes

I acquired a Yew branch some time ago.
It has splits and shakes in it, but I love Yew - so I am making a couple of "rustic" bowls at the moment and allowing the faults to remain. But I am filling the bigger splits with brass to show that it is deliberate and not just accidental.
This is one of the splits in the process of being filled (it needs another application of brass).
The worm holes (which are no longer occupied by the way) and tracks are being left as they are.

But it is going to be a slow process - because paint (2 colours because SWMBO wants a 'feature wall') and sundries have been purchased and the damned decorating has been started.