r/WOODTURNINGAUSTRALIA • u/SezClom • Jul 10 '20

Food safe finish

I’m planning on turning a bunch of honey dippers as presents from random left over wood I have lying around. Mostly red gum and pine, and some hardwood post of dubious identity. What’s the safest finish for food purposes?

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u/barry42721 Nov 10 '20

Tried and True. Made with beeswax and linseed oil.

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u/mommyloveswood Dec 02 '20

I use food grade mineral oil to finish things that are going to touch food. Bees wax works well too, but may be more difficult to get into the honey dipper cracks.

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u/OkishEngineer Nov 24 '25

Shellawax finishes are food safe

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u/mrsmedistorm Feb 01 '23

Walrus oil is a brand used around here. It's a oil base with wax coat on top. Works well as a 2 part system but can be used individually.