How best to finish a wooden spoon?

[MitchelHicks]

Just want to put a coat of something on a carved wooden spoon and am wondering what is the most common non toxic finisher.

I've heard cooking oils are sometimes used however they can rot if not used than often?

I have some boiled linseed oil but I dont think linseed oil is suitable unless its pure can anyone help me out?

 

[Runestone]

I've used olive oil myself and never had any ill effect with it. Either from an eating point of view or from it rotting. I even used it on a large kist that I made and its held up fine.

You are right with the boiled linseed oil as it has additives in it to help it harden quicker, its these that are toxic. Pure oil doesn't have these.

I have heard of people using walnut oil and the like. Its meant to be good.

Chris

 

[Nova & Pinky]

I've used ground nut (peanut) and grapeseed oils (depending on what I have in the kitchen at the time!)

 

[TomBartlett]

I use walnut oil. It's pretty much down to preference.

 

[Barn Owl]

I use walnut oil too.

 

[Tiley]

Walnut oil is lovely as it is so light, in colour and consistency. If you want a more durable finish, Liberon Finishing Oil works well. It's the stuff they put on wooden work surfaces in kitchens, is non-toxic and so suitable for foods. It does require a bit of work but the end product is very good.

 

[Two Socks]

I use sunflower-oil. Works great for me. I like the fact that it doesn`t have to much flavour to it, so not everything you eat tastes like the oil you`ve used.