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    I am starting to make a set of wooden toy blocks, out of various hardwood species, to create a few different colours.

    Because children will put things in their mouths and chew them, what is the best finish or them? I was thinking a foodsafe oil like you would use on a chopping board.

    Any comments and ideas would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Paul

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    Hi

    I always use a home-made mixture of beeswax and mineral oil.


    You can do it yourself!
    How to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI5EJ9E-rp8


    Good luck !

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    Or this one.

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    Don't put any finish on them
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    also stay away from camphor laurel and woods that splinter easily
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gwelwen View Post
    Hi

    I always use a home-made mixture of beeswax and mineral oil.


    You can do it yourself!
    How to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI5EJ9E-rp8


    Good luck !
    G'Day & Welcome "to the Great South Land" & to a top forum "Gwelwen".
    There are quite a few members from EU on the forum as well as across the rest of the world..
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    The toymaking & model making mob are a top bunch....thanks for your helping...
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [work in progress] photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork.
    Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie

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