wood sealer

[Arth]

Can anyone recommend a sealer for wooden bowls spoons etc and a finisher?

 

[WilS]

I know I could make myself look very silly now, but personally I wouldn't bother. Decent shop-bought wooden spoons or chopping boards rarely have anything on them. Nice tight grain, good workmanship and a decent wash after use, they'll be fine. If you're worried about hygiene or smells, rub them with a lemon skin. They contain natural anti-bacterial properties and lemon oil is kind to wood. All the best.

 

[gorilla]

tung oil - used on chopping boards

 

[WilS]

Always one! lol

 

[abushcrafter]

Linseed oil, any good

 

[robin wood]

I would seal them, dry wood is like blotting paper and will absorb whatever comes near it, if thats milk from your breakfast it can then go rancid. The perfect oil is one that cures or dries, tung is good, walnut is good if you don't have nut allergy, linseed is good but make sure its pure linseed without additives, I buy mine from horse feed merchants. If it was just a few bowls for myself I would use walnut...buy it anywhere they sell olive oil.

 

[Arth]

Thanks guys and gals will start making a shopping list.
I'll post a picture of the bowls in a few weeks