Gaining popularity. This happens largely because it is environmentally friendly and has many advantages: it does not break, gives food a unique taste, keeps it warm for a long time, etc. This type utensils are also called cooper's utensils.
Wood for utensils
Many people are interested in what kind of wood wooden utensils are made from. It should be noted that different types are suitable:
- for making glasses, mugs, shot glasses, it is better to use ash, hornbeam, oak and linden;
- for barrels, linden and oak will be relevant;
- Linden and aspen are suitable for spoons, and only the first type of wood for plates.
The most resistant to temperature influences are maple, cedar, bamboo, rowan and linden. However, in addition to technical and operational properties, it is necessary to take into account healing characteristics wood. For example, oak has a beneficial effect on teeth, rowan ensures good blood circulation, and alder has calming properties. It should be noted that daily contact with such cooperage utensils will give a positive result.
Product coating and processing
The weak point of wood is its lack of resistance to chemical and temperature influences. For this reason, wooden utensils must be treated and coated with protective materials.
Food grade wooden utensils are processed different ways. The simplest of them is soaking in hot oil (it can be flaxseed or vegetable). Another way is to use a combination of oil and wax.
What do you use to cover wooden utensils? For this purpose, a special food varnish is used, which protects the painted surface from the effects of substances present in food products.
This varnish has a number of properties:
- waterproof;
- durability;
- heat resistance;
- coating strength;
- resistance to infection by fungi and mold;
- protection against cracking;
- quick drying and lack of specific odor;
- resistance to influence detergents and direct sunlight.
Thanks to this coating, the dishes last longer, because the varnish protects them from the negative effects of the external environment.
Painting cooper's ware
Question about painting wooden utensils ambiguous. As a rule, wood itself has beautiful color, therefore, in order to preserve its natural appearance, transparent coatings are used for processing, which include the above-mentioned food varnish.
Caring for wooden products
If you have cooperage in your home, you should adhere to certain rules storage and use of wooden utensils:
- It cannot be washed in dishwasher, since there is a risk of damaging the surface.
- Due to the sensitivity of wood to moisture, it is advisable to store dishes in dry places to avoid mold. Also be sure to dry and wipe the product after use.
- For elimination unpleasant odors and for disinfection purposes can be wiped with an alcohol solution.
- As time passes, cooper's ware darkens. In order to restore its original color, it is recommended to wipe the surface with hydrogen peroxide.
Sticking to these simple rules, you will extend the life of wooden utensils.
Often, when making dishes, the question arises of what to use as a coating in order to preserve the surface in the condition before use, and after that it is easy to wash off food residues without damaging the surface of the dishes. So universal remedy became food varnish. It has found wide application in the food and light industries.
What it is
Varnishes, or as they are also called, varnish dyes, are water-insoluble complex compounds of water-soluble synthetic dyes with aluminum ions. Water insolubility allows them to be used for coloring confectionery products and chewing gum, avoiding unwanted staining of the mouth.
Food varnishes are not subject to chemical influences and withstand direct sunlight, unlike related dyes. They give the painted product a clean, bright finish. matte colour. In its production, equipment with a high number of revolutions is used during rotation, when the particles of the product dissolve. These varnishes are approved for use in the food and light industries in the territory of Russian Federation and the European Union.
Production
The production of food colorings and varnishes is a complex technological process. Depending on the materials used - organic and inorganic - the technology is different. It is mainly based on mixing synthetic dyes consisting of water-soluble components with the addition of aluminum ions.
Initially, a dispersing mixture is prepared, then the semi-finished products are ground with pigments (synthetic or natural organic oils) to obtain the base color and its shades. Subsequently, the pigment paste is mixed with water-dispersed components, then distributed according to shade and properties, and poured into containers for sale to the consumer.
Varieties
The main property of food varnishes is durability; after application to the coating, they can maintain their integrity for up to 15 years. The varnishes are completely waterproof and resistant to mechanical and chemical damage. They easily withstand electrical and electrostatic influences without causing harm to the health of the consumer, since they are completely chemically inert. They are resistant to sea water, acids and alkalis, as well as aggressive gases. They are not susceptible to fungi, moss and insects, and have a wide range of operating temperatures from -30 to +60 °C.
Also, food varnishes are not subject to destruction by fire, as they have the property of self-extinguishing. After application, they dry quickly and have no residual odor, even after painting vertical surfaces; have no drips, which gives the products an aesthetic appearance.
Application technology
Before application, the surface must be dried and cleaned of various elements that may interfere with uniform coating and rapid drying of the varnish. Food coloring varnish is applied to the surface using a brush, rollers, and it is also possible to use special equipment (spray guns, air pressure sprayers). Temperature range when used is from -10 to +30 °C. Be sure to mix thoroughly before use.
Experts who constantly work with food varnishes advise, before use, to initially study the properties of the coating and its interaction with the environment that will be stored in the container or room. When applying, do not flood the surface, but distribute it evenly. To paint wooden containers or utensils, it is sometimes recommended to pre-coat them with a primer; before priming the wood, the wet sanding method is used. The workpiece is soaked in water, then the surface is rubbed with fine-grained abrasive paper until it is perfectly smooth.
To dissolve the varnish and to clean the instrument, it is recommended to use special solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, amyl acetate. The use of solvents such as white spirit, turpentine, gasoline, kerosene, R-646 and R-647 is strictly prohibited.
Features of application
Food grade varnishes have a wide range of applications both in the food industry and in the painting of construction sites, where the use of this particular type of varnish is required. A frequently used application is chemical protection. Varnishes provide protection against aggressive gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and sulfur. A solution of salts, alkalis and acids (hydrochloric, sulfuric and nitric) do not affect the surface on which food varnish is applied. Food colors have a protective effect against any chemical substances contained in food products that will be stored in varnished containers.
The number of layers depends on the aggressiveness of the environment, as well as on the individual requirements of the customer and according to technical documentation when using the coating. Varnishes are also used for application to metal, concrete and wood coverings, for transportation and storage of liquid and bulk products, such as alcohol, water, wine, juices, milk, flour. Food-grade varnish for wood is the most ideal type of coating, because it is odorless, dries quickly and does not leave streaks. For these properties, it is widely used in woodworking.
Sometimes varnish for food surfaces is used to cover sewer and waste pipes, internal surfaces of oil pipelines, water treatment and ventilation systems, as well as heat and water supply systems. Offshore platforms, chemical shops, as well as electroplating baths are coated with these varnishes.
Varnishes are also widely used in the confectionery industry and pharmaceuticals. Varnishes for food and dishes are used; they are used to paint wooden spoons and wooden barrels, buckets, which increases their service life.
Wooden utensils have a long history. Before spoons and dishes began to be made of metal and plastic, our ancestors carved kitchen utensils from blocks of fruit and forest trees: linden, birch, oak, cherry, plum, juniper.
Modern people, tired of “artificial life,” began to return to the traditions and customs of the Russian people. Crockery and kitchen utensils from natural materials is gaining popularity, because holding a warm, “living” tree in your hands is much more pleasant than cold metal.
In order for such dishes to last a long life, they need to be treated. This is especially true for carved spoons, which are used more often than other products. And here it is important to know how to treat a wooden spoon for food so that it remains intact and your health does not suffer.
In our article we will talk about recipes for treating wooden spoons with hot oil and how to prepare mastic for waxing.
How to choose the right oil for processing and impregnation
There is no single correct answer to the question of what to soak a wooden spoon with. Different craftsmen, through trial and error, develop individual recipes and recommend this or that oil. The main rule is that the oil must be edible.
Benefits of oiling kitchen utensils:
- Edible oil does not cause any harm to the body;
- It has good waterproofing properties, covering even the most microscopic cracks in wood;
- Does appearance products more attractive.
The most simple option may become refined sunflower oil, which is sold in any grocery store. If you are a beginner and just trying your hand at this, this option will be optimal. One of the most popular oils for processing wooden spoons is linseed. Even in the old days, everything was saturated with it wooden utensils. It is better to buy bleached flax oil, which is sold in art stores.
When the question arises of how to coat a wooden spoon so that it acquires beautiful shade, experts recommend sea buckthorn or pumpkin. But in general, any edible oil is suitable for impregnating a wooden spoon: olive, hemp, sesame, coconut, walnut and others.
What to coat and how to oil a wooden spoon for eating
Impregnation - there are two main ways(this process is often called how to paint a wooden spoon, although it is not actually painted):
- Using only oil
- Using a composition of oil and beeswax (mastic)
In the first method, it is soaked in a bowl of oil and left to warm up in a water bath. It is better to keep the temperature within 80 degrees Celsius without letting the oil boil. Turn the product over periodically so that there are no “dry” places left and oiling proceeds evenly. The first signs that the process has begun are air bubbles appearing on the surface of the wood. As soon as the air stops escaping, you can turn off the heat and let it cool naturally.
Take out the spoon and wrap it several times paper towel. When excess oil remains on the napkin, dry the product in the sun for 3-4 days. After this you can safely use it. If necessary, the procedure repeat several times. Linseed oil is an excellent antiseptic. Wood impregnated with it will no longer crack or become covered with mold or mildew.
Some craftsmen, in order to give the tree a pleasant smell, make tinctures from oil and medicinal herbs and roots. Such plants can be mint, dandelion, burdock, cinquefoil or elecampane roots. The plant is crushed, poured into a glass container, poured with oil and left for about two weeks, shaking daily. Then filter and store in a cool, dark place. Tannins, which are contained in plant roots, give the oil increased protective properties, which is only beneficial for wooden surfaces.
In the second method, melted beeswax is added to the oil. Depending on the initial proportions, the result is either soft or hard mastic. Soft breeds It is better to treat wood with hard mastic, and hardwood with softer mastic.
What varnish is used to coat wooden spoons?
If you plan to constantly use a wooden spoon for its intended purpose, then it is better to refrain from coating it with varnish. Over time, even the most expensive and high-quality varnish can crack due to temperature changes, and moisture entering the wood leads to its rotting. Oil treatment is considered an ideal way to preserve and protect wooden utensils from environmental influences.
The simplest thing you can do is apply sunflower oil, stain and varnish disappear immediately. For many, the question arises whether to heat or not to heat, but still to heat, although not to the point of high temperatures, due to oil burnout (bad burnt smell).
Soak a wooden spoon, leave it in the aisles for twenty minutes, then dry it, then after each use and washing of the dishes, wipe it with a napkin soaked in natural oil.
You can choose your own oil according to your tastes and preferences, for example, sea buckthorn oil or some other. But you need to know that after sea buckthorn oil, although the dishes take on an amber appearance, the oil quickly becomes discolored and the spoon takes on its previous appearance.
I once coated a spoon twice and sent it to a friend from Moscow. But when he sent me a photo, I was very surprised; the spoon was stained, and in some places there was no oil at all.
Linseed oil good remedy for covering wooden utensils. In early times, all wooden kitchen utensils were impregnated only with this.
It is better to use artistic bleached paint; you can buy it at any art paint store. Application:
- Do water bath, (take a pan of water and place a smaller container with oil in it, and lower the object into the oil);
- After the bath, wipe the accessory clean, gradually cooling;
Dry in the sun and here's why
They do this to accelerate polymerization (ultraviolet helps this process). Wood treated in this way is more resistant to moisture and mechanical stress.
In a similar way, you can impregnate with sea buckthorn and any other, it all depends on performance characteristics kitchen utensils.
Now why is this necessary - oil impregnation
The main goal is to increase service life, the second is to eliminate unpleasant odors due to the wood surface absorbing everything that gets into the dishes. The oil prevents the item from scattering and blocks the formation of odors.
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PURPOSE Master
Oil wax Anta Master
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hard wax oil, especially hard oil wax with a high content of natural beeswax. Designed as environmental bioprotection, moisture protection and UV protection for wooden surfaces and products that may come into contact with food. This modification of oil wax is based on Oil with Hard Wax or Oil Wax Mastic. MASTER oil wax helps protect wooden products, handicrafts and carved decorations made of wood - wooden dishes, barrels and tubs for preparing pickles and pickles, spoons, lining boards and trays, cutting boards for cooking, ladles and bowls made of wood, wooden cups for liquids, handicrafts for various purposes. Oil wax Master can also be used to enhance the protection effect wooden furniture, walls, ceilings and floors in wooden house and baths.
Oil wax Master recommended for use as an oil with hard wax to protect any wood products that may come into contact with food, but which require ABSOLUTE ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY protective composition, complete safety and very RELIABLE AND LONG-TERM protection against mold, cracking and deterioration. Maslovosk Master can also be used to renew and STRENGTHEN the protective properties of wood surfaces (furniture, etc.) that were previously treated with soft waxes such as Maslovosk Standard, Maslovosk Interior, Maslovosk Parquet Terrace, Maslovosk Bath Sauna.
DIFFERENCES Oil wax Master
Oil wax Master is an oil wax with a wide range of applications. Maslovsk Master is produced on the basis of a standard primary modification of oil with hard wax - Maslovsk Mastic and can contain a larger amount of specially selected PURE wood resins, beekeeping products and components to increase the quality and degree of surface protection when used for its intended purpose.
Maslovosk Master is one of the most ENVIRONMENTALLY CLEAN, HARMFUL, reliable and effective products in the line of impregnations for wood protection. beeswax with a base based on hard waxes used to protect wood items and wooden furniture inside the house, improving its aesthetic appearance, and extending the service life of wood products.
The composition of Master Oilers allows you to maintain the protective properties and process wooden products FOOD CONTACT or used for its preparation or in contact with food products.
APPLICATION Oil wax Master
Oil wax Master, Oil with hard waxfor wood products intended:
- for RENEWING the wax coating of surfaces previously treated with soft Oil Waxes - Oil Wax Standard, Oil Wax Interior, Oil Wax Parquet Terrace, Oil Wax Bath Sauna,
- to improve the protective properties of conventional (soft) oil waxes,
- for hard wood,
- wooden crafts self made or carved decorations,
- handicrafts and carvings made from wood:
- wooden utensils,
- barrels and tubs for preparing pickles and pickles,
- wooden spoons, ladles, ladles,
- lining boards and trays,
- cutting boards for cooking,
- bowls, mugs and cups made of wood,
- wooden cups for liquids,
- handicraft items for various purposes.
- wooden furniture inside the house and bathhouse,
- processing of wooden window sills, slopes, ebbs,
- to enhance the protection effect of wooden furniture, walls, ceilings and floors in a wooden house and bathhouse.
- repeated application to regular oil wax to update the properties of the latter,
- improving the quality of a previously processed surface,
- imparting moisture protection properties to wood,
- PREVENTS CRACKING wooden surfaces wood products, leveling the density of the wood over the entire surface, leaving the wood vapor-permeable - “breathable”,
- evenly distributes and regulates the release of excess moisture from wood,
- promoting proper drying of wood, uniform moisture loss and vapor permeation,
- preserving the original natural color of the wood because contains natural UV filter,
- giving an antistatic effect to the treated surface.
Oil wax Master does not cause allergies and is indicated for use for protection wooden products in contact with food or food products. Can be used by people prone to allergies (except for those allergic to pine and fir resin - which is very rare).
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