This section deals with how to care for the items that I have made. I use several different finishes on my products and the care of them is slightly different from each other. All of the finishes made for today's wood turners are considered "food safe" once the product has fully cured. None of my products will make it to a show or this website until the finish has cured, thus food safe.
Polyurethane Finish
A "poly" finish is taken care of depending on it's use. If the item is an artistic piece then a simple dusting now and then is all that is needed. If the item is used in food prep or service, then a clean up with soap and water is sufficient. The item can then either be hand dried or air dried.
Lacquer Finish
A lacquer finish is taken care of depending on it's use. If the item is an artistic piece then a simple dusting now and then is all that is needed. If the item is used in food prep or service than a clean up with soap and water is sufficient. The item can them either be hand dried or air dried.
Oil Finish
I use several different oil finishes on my turnings. All of which when fully cured are food safe. The oils that I use are Boiled Linseed Oil, Danish Oil, Walnut Oil, and Antique Oil. I primarily use oil finish on utilitarian pieces such as salad bowls and serving bowls. These items can be hand washed with soap and water and then hand dried. At some point, depending how how much use the item gets, the oil finish will begin to degrade. This will be seen as dry spots on the item. My recommendation is to use mineral oil or walnut oil, either of which can be found in most grocery stores, to replenish the surface of the item. Simply wipe on the oil with a paper towel, let sit for a few minutes, and then wipe off any excess.
Wax Finish
I use two different waxes as a finish. Renaissance wax and a Beeswax and oil mixture. The Beeswax give a very high gloss shine while the Renaissance wax gives more of a satin sheen. Whichever wax is on the item the care is the same. A light buffing once or twice a year with a soft cloth is all it takes.
At no time should any of my items be put into an oven, microwave, or dishwasher.
Polyurethane Finish
A "poly" finish is taken care of depending on it's use. If the item is an artistic piece then a simple dusting now and then is all that is needed. If the item is used in food prep or service, then a clean up with soap and water is sufficient. The item can then either be hand dried or air dried.
Lacquer Finish
A lacquer finish is taken care of depending on it's use. If the item is an artistic piece then a simple dusting now and then is all that is needed. If the item is used in food prep or service than a clean up with soap and water is sufficient. The item can them either be hand dried or air dried.
Oil Finish
I use several different oil finishes on my turnings. All of which when fully cured are food safe. The oils that I use are Boiled Linseed Oil, Danish Oil, Walnut Oil, and Antique Oil. I primarily use oil finish on utilitarian pieces such as salad bowls and serving bowls. These items can be hand washed with soap and water and then hand dried. At some point, depending how how much use the item gets, the oil finish will begin to degrade. This will be seen as dry spots on the item. My recommendation is to use mineral oil or walnut oil, either of which can be found in most grocery stores, to replenish the surface of the item. Simply wipe on the oil with a paper towel, let sit for a few minutes, and then wipe off any excess.
Wax Finish
I use two different waxes as a finish. Renaissance wax and a Beeswax and oil mixture. The Beeswax give a very high gloss shine while the Renaissance wax gives more of a satin sheen. Whichever wax is on the item the care is the same. A light buffing once or twice a year with a soft cloth is all it takes.
At no time should any of my items be put into an oven, microwave, or dishwasher.
