So, I have just started carving spoons. After being pretty sick for a couple of years at the moment I can't do much physical activity or the infection that's left flares up.
I have made, I think, six. I hadn't looked into finishing them but while I was ordering a saburr bur I saw food safe mineral oil and bought a small bottle. I really dislike the result.
I imagine Tung and linseed oil and any natural oils are fine, though nut allergies and adding smell to the wood have to be taken into consideration. I suppose my questions are:
Suggestions? Has anyone found something they liked or disliked/had negative experiences?
I like having options. What makes a finish food safe? Presumably you want something that won't release toxins - so edible for humans is fine and finishes that don't degrade or dissolve in heat or water?
So do poly, varnish, wax and shellac soften in heat or water? Or are people just paranoid?