I am using mineral oil but thought if I could use oils that would darken/stay the same color on different parts it would be neat, I can only do edible ones as my 7 mo old chews on everything
I am using food grade mineral oil and fresh linseed oil(gotta go to the store for that one still only in health places) both are highly edible and are what the organic wood toy manufacturers use, thanks for the ideas I will look them up
Something you may already know.
"Boiled" linseed oil contains petroleum distillates and metallic elements.
You don't indicate that you use this type.
Tung oil, as is sold on most shelves is a combination of driers and polyurethane.
I wonder if dipping the parts into heated beeswax would achieve the darkening after removing the cooled solids.
Might be fun to try.
Just hope it doesn't give the infant a buzz.
There is something called 'Woodstain'. It comes in many different colours as well as natural tones. I am not sure if they are non-toxic, but I know that it is often used on Kids toys.
I hope this helps in some way,
Good luck and take care, C:J:
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Something you may already know.
"Boiled" linseed oil contains petroleum distillates and metallic elements.
You don't indicate that you use this type.
Tung oil, as is sold on most shelves is a combination of driers and polyurethane.
I wonder if dipping the parts into heated beeswax would achieve the darkening after removing the cooled solids.
Might be fun to try.
Just hope it doesn't give the infant a buzz.
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As far as I know both linseed oil and mineral oil are highly poisonous and are not really meant to be used on surfaces that will be chewed up. If you want something that is safe for edible surfaces then you will have to go to a specialized woodworkign store like woodcraft or a website like woodcraft.org or go through diy-network.com. Make sure you search under "finish for food surfaces" I have seen it with supplies for turning wood blocks into bowls. Make sure you chekc but you may be able to use regualr wood stain and then cover that with a food safe finish.
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