You can use polymerized tung oil if that s what s available and i occasionally use it for a touch up on spoons it is a finish that builds up layers fast.
Linseed oil for wooden spoons.
This video shows what they look like with different types.
Is it safe to use boiled linseed oil for a wooden eating implement.
Boiled linseed oil for a spoon or bowl.
This oil is obtained by pressing the flax plant.
Linseed oil is prized among woodworkers for its water repelling properties and luster.
Boiled linseed oil has chemical additives to speed up the drying.
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Despite the claims of linseed oil manufacturers and salesmen there is a commercial wood preservative that exceeds linseed oil s performance for almost every application.
Spread the oil around the surface of the wood using small circular motions to completely coat your project.
Raw linseed oil is safe for human consumption.
Cleaning sanding and sanitizing the spoon before oiling it ensures good results.
I want to make my dad a bowl or wooden cup or something and i have boiled linseed oil.
I ve also heard coconut oil is a good food safe finish.
However boiled linseed oil is heated and treated with chemicals that make it toxic for humans.
Linseed oil is less than half the price of a commercial preservative.
Linseed oil is also a more traditional finish for wooden ware in scandinavia.
Perhaps the only reason to consider using linseed oil as a preservative is the price.
A good wooden spoon can actually be an heirloom if you buy quality and take care of it i would love my grandma s wooden spoons one day.
I m a little distrustful of this analysis.
Seasoning wooden spoons with coconut oil helps moisturize the wood and makes it last longer and easier to maintain.
Rub the oil into the wood in circular motions with a clean cloth.
If you use tung oil look for 100 pure tung oil.
In theory those additives will have evaporated once the oil has dried.
From what i understand according to the fda any clear wood finish that dries to a hard film is considered food safe.
While cooking that night chris started oiling his favorite wooden spoon and i brought out my camera to document the simple but important process for you.
Try to follow the grain of the wood so the linseed oil can be worked into the wood as evenly as possible.