Thread: My first project

You should finish it in some way to prevent food liquids from soaking into the wood and decomposing.
The decomposition will be done by air-borne bacteria and fungi which could then be transferred into the next food that you prepare.

Some carvers recommend food grade mineral oil. Several paint companies make food-safe finishes as well.

I suggest olive oil.
1. You could apply several coats, letting each to soak into the wood.
2. In my "Kitchen Sticks" project, I use olive oil and then heat the sticks to 350F for no more than 3 minutes.
The expansion and contraction of wood air pulls the oil into the wood.

However, you have one spoon, made of a wood that I have not used.
I'm concerned that the heat in the process that I use might crack your wood.

Very nicely carved.

Ok, thanks for your advice; i will tell you if it works!

I think you have done a great job. The first one out of the way.