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7th January 2014, 02:38 AM #1New Member
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My first project
I made this spoon using my father's tools, so i had just a saw, a file, a gauge and a bit of sandpaper but i guess it's good for starting.
I had to use fir wood because it was the only piece of wood i found, so it's pretty frail.
May i use it right now or it's better to finish it in some way?
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7th January 2014, 04:10 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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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.
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7th January 2014, 07:06 AM #3New Member
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Ok, thanks for your advice; i will tell you if it works!
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12th January 2014, 07:24 AM #4
I think you have done a great job. The first one out of the way.
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