Need a Finish for Bowls

[Imakechips]

I made a couple of laminated bowls from scraps in the shop (walnut, oak, paduak, etc.).  The glue is Titebond III.  The bowls will have direct food contact.
What finish should I use?

 

[jaegerhund]

Shellac is used on foods so that's a go, I would think. 

Justin

P.S.  What kind of foods will you use it for?

might want to check this out: 

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=26893

 

[nickao]

Yes shellac is safe when it is dry as long as it is wax free and true shellac. Best bet is making it your self.

Salad bowl finish is good to go also, general information:

http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/SaladBowl.html

To purchase:

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1371

and here:

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=752

Pure 100% Tung Oil is alos safe, but a lot of Tung Oil really is not Tung Oil at all. I would only purchase this or something else that specifies its food contact safe and FDA approved. This is good FDA approved Tung oil;

Great General Information and for sale here:

http://www.realmilkpaint.com/oil.html

Also look up walnut oil.

 

[Overtime]

Here is some more info...

  Food-Safe Finishes

And a good combo for a great finish is tung oil then Carnauba wax.

And you might want a Beal Bowl Buff Kits

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Behlen's makes a product named "Salad Bowl Finish" that is food safe once dried.  I've used mineral oil on wooden bowls and cutting boards.  It has to be renewed periodically, though.

Dave R.

 

[Aquila]

For food safe finish on bowls, especially if they are salad bowls, probably the best and easiest finish to use is just olive oil liberally wiped on with a clean cloth or paper towel, allowed to soak in for a couple hours and then any remaining oil wiped off. Most will have soaked in completely.

 

[Imakechips]

Thanks.  I used to use the Behlen Salad Bowl finish when I was making wooden toys.  It is very low viscosity and doen't build up any thickness or much shine.  I really want the bowls to shine.
I think that I will try either the shellac or the Tung Oil this time.  Maybe one finish on each bowl so that I can compare them. 
Thanks again.

 

[wnagle]

I've read that olive oil should not be used on sald bowls as a finishas it can go rancid.  Nut oils such as walnut or flax, or just plain mineral oil will not go rancid. 

 

[jaegerhund]

I've read that olive oil should not be used on sald bowls as a finishas it can go rancid.  Nut oils such as walnut or flax, or just plain mineral oil will not go rancid. 

I've heard this as well.

Justin