So I am in the middle of making a kuksa out of green birch wood and I had a few questions that could use some clarifying.
1. If the kuksa is not all one thickness, is it more likely to split when holding hot/cold beverages?
2. Should a finish be put on it (like boiling it in salt water or mineral oil)?
3. If it is boiled in salt water and/or mineral oil, can it be used the next day or does the wood have to dry because it is green wood?
4. I have heard that you do something like drinking cognac or coffee from it the first time, is this just tradition or does it do something to the kuksa?
Sorry for all the questions! Any help would be great!
1. If the kuksa is not all one thickness, is it more likely to split when holding hot/cold beverages?
2. Should a finish be put on it (like boiling it in salt water or mineral oil)?
3. If it is boiled in salt water and/or mineral oil, can it be used the next day or does the wood have to dry because it is green wood?
4. I have heard that you do something like drinking cognac or coffee from it the first time, is this just tradition or does it do something to the kuksa?
Sorry for all the questions! Any help would be great!