[TheForge] food-safe finishes

[Daniel Crowther]

Actually, not too long ago a person on Sword Forum International did a 
scientific study on non-toxic finishes.  What he discovered was that 
mineral oil and petroleum jelly were INERT (non-toxic to humans) AND 
provided the longest and most complete coverage against oxidation.

We use a light coating of mineral oil on our utensils especially if they 
are to be stored over a long period of time waiting to be sold.

Dan Crowther
Oak & Acorn Ancient Metalcrafts
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Mike Linn wrote:

>
> Pure beeswax is hard to beat. It is also the ONLY known food that 
> doesnt spoil.
>
> 'cept maybe my wifes banana bread...
>
> I use beeswax and sometimes I spray it with Pam when hot.
> I use Pam on my own steak turners at home.
>
> mike
>
>
> At 03:24 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
>
>> I'm new to blacksmithing and have recently been practicing making spoons
>> and bbq forks.  I'm was wondering about food safe finishes on these. 
>> I've
>> google'd this topic and have read lots of opinions, some of which 
>> seem to
>> be conflicting.  For example some folks use beeswax/linseed 
>> combination on
>> cooking utensils and others say that is toxic.  Some say use 
>> vegetable oil
>> and other say that turns rancid.  Some say just to rub oil on the object
>> hot enough to smoke it and other say the object needs to be rubbed 
>> with oil
>> and then baked for a couple of hours.  The more I read the more I 
>> wonder.
>>
>> Just curious what is the opinion in this group.........what finish 
>> should I
>> apply to cooking utensils and how should it be applied?
>>
>> Thanks for any info!
>>
>> Walker
>>
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