Woodturning Apple Branch To Cider Mug
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Last year after completing my spring pruning, I had an apple limb that I cut in short segments and bored out the center including the pith. They’ve been drying since then. My video for that is “Preparing Green Apple Branch For Natural Edge Projects” at this link.
I’m using one of those segments for this project. I’m trying to use the natural shape of the limb to make a bark edge mug. After starting with the wood from last year I need to clean up the center, glue in a bottom, shape a handle, and waterproof the wood if it is going to survive liquid. The bottom is hazelnut also from my yard.
Fortunately, I’ve also experimented with dissolving acrylic in acetone for use as a waterproof finish. My video for this experiment is “A DIY Approach To Waterproof Wood” at this link.
While there is no instant gratification in creating this mug, now I can instantly enjoy some apple cider from my apple mug.
Enjoy!
Hi Alan,
Is the waterproof coating “food safe”?
In our current legal environment, it will be difficult to get anyone to say “Food Safe”. You will have to make up your own mind.
However,
1) please google acrylic and food safe. if you follow the same threads that I did, you’ll see that acrylic is okay.
2) acetone is very flammable therefore very volatile and evaporates quickly. It is a common solvent. If you google it, you may find that certain levels are common in the body and higher if someone is on a Keto diet. Acetone is a common ingredient in paint.
3) very little acetone will remain in the finish when dry. the key will be letting it dry enough for you to be comfortable.
So. that is a very long winded way to say that you have to make up you own mind after your own research.
Alan
WOW!!! great project.
Thank you Carl
Alan
i have searched a bit but gave up,,,, which category or month shows the how to on you acrylic finish used on the apple wood mug shown on 2/1/20
Thanks for attempting a search.
Approximately Feb 2019. A link is provided in the description if you hover your mouse over the words in the current post. If that does not work for you then,
https://www.aswoodturns.com//2019/02/waterproof-wood/
Enjoy
Alan
How did you make your water proofing for you mugs. Please explain that for me again.
Thank you
There is a link in the description if you hover over the words. If that does not work for you, then
https://www.aswoodturns.com//2019/02/waterproof-wood/
Alan