March 7, 20206 yr My son is turning his first mug. I don't know the answer to his question. He wants to know if there is a type of sealer that would allow him to drink beverages from his mug. specifically, coffee, water and alcohol drinks. thanks in advance for your time. If it is wood dependant will have to give you that bit later, but it is most likely one of following, oak, ash, maple or sweet gum.
March 7, 20206 yr Film finishes are food safe once dried. I wonder if a casting resin would make a really long lasting finish. Not sure how you could apply it, however.
March 7, 20206 yr To keep the wood from being affected some epoxy like bartop finish would be required. Used to go to Renaissance Festival and there was a booth with mugs done this way. Alumalite might do the job but it is not intended for use as a finish. All pain type or oil finished are at most water resistant and the mug will have to be waterproof.
March 7, 20206 yr Saw a interesting video on this, it is in Russian so maybe difficult for most to understand.
March 7, 20206 yr Or, this possibility. Source: https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Wood-Turning-spill-proof/dp/B013XFOPQ8 or Rockler
March 12, 20206 yr You mentioned oak. White oak was often used for buckets and barrels and held liquids for long periods of time. No finish required.
March 12, 20206 yr Not sure if this could be something he could do. It is from Alumilite https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SaSHPjp_d/
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