bizHB wrote:
how food safe is the wood after the steel vinegar system? after the
indian ink? do u put ur normal finish on after or do u use it as is?
The ebonizing is not a finish! Like I said "use your favourite finish"
As far as kitchen utensils and food containers (treenware) go there is
no perfect finish. The biggest enemy of treenware is the dishwasher and
it should not be used. A good coat of mineral oil and gentle hand
washing in warm soapy water is really all that is needed. To maintain
appearance re-coat as needed with mineral oil. There are of course many
who think that wood is a bacteria disaster waiting to happen. In fact
there was a survey done which showed wood cutting boards were the most
sanitary and had a natural built in disinfectant that stopped bacteria
developing.