What should I use to finish a Turned Wooden Cup that will be used drinking?
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this is why I am watching this thread.What will you be drinking from it?
have seen traditional cups finished with lacquer and poly... have also seen to use something basic and food safe like walnut oil which is very traditional as well...Alcohol dissolves shellac.
What would work for alcoholic beverages?Don't use shellac if the beverage might have an alcohol content.
Thank youI used Behlen’s Rock Hard Table Varnish.
Thank youAll finishes are permeable so you are looking for something that heat and or alcohol will not wash away. So, I would give a varnish a try. All finishes are food safe when dry. With that said I would not use a film finish on a cutting board because I’m going to be cutting into it and I don’t want abraded finish in my food. On the other hand I’m not going to chew on the cup either. So again I’d probably use a varnish.
just ordered it on Klingspor, thanksI used Behlen’s Rock Hard Table Varnish.
You will need a storage bag since it will film over If you want to use on other projects.Thank you
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just ordered it on Klingspor, thanks
I don’t understand this statementYou will need a storage bag since it will film over If you want to use on other projects.
Thank youBehlen's Rock Hard skins over quickly, so best not to buy too large a quantity. Use of Bloxygen (or even propane) will remove the oxygen for storage. I have used it after it has skinned over (broke the film and decanted the liquid under it) with no problems in the remaining coating, but don't recommend doing that. It tacks up very quickly, so don't dawdle when applying it.
I have found it to be a very durable coating, having used it on dining tables, computer desks, etc, all of which are holding up well after 10 years of use.