You could use a water based polyurethane From prep to maintenance, master every step to achieve flawless, lasting results. It's not as water resistant but will remain clear
If you have the means of spraying a finish an easy finish to use would be a cab acrylic lacquer I'm thinking clear lacquer, but i've never worked with camphor before. It dries so fast you could do all the finishing work in one day.
The timber has some great colours running through it and i want to bring them out. Proper finishing techniques for camphor wood involve selecting the right finish, preparing the wood carefully, and applying it correctly to preserve its beauty. 1) i would like to use a clear finish, as there are lots of pink streaks through the grain