Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Adding Color to Bowls that is Food Safe
Is it possible to add color to turned bowls using food derived colors(blueberries, beets, etc.)? I didn't think that aniline dyes would be food safe? If it is possible, do the colors hold up after repeated use and washing, given that the colors will likely fade? If it's not possible, what would be a food safe way to add color to bowls? Thanks for your help.
Re: Adding Color to Bowls that is Food Safe
Sure it's possible. I did bowls with beet juice and turmeric. It's not an intense color, but nice to look at.
Re: Adding Color to Bowls that is Food Safe
I,k paint is considered to be food safe also. I’ve used it on many salad bowls.
Absolutely don't use aniline dyes, they are not lightfast, and....
.... highly subject to fading with any washing procedure.
Re: Absolutely don't use aniline dyes, they are not lightfast, and....
Black berry juice was used in colonial times to stain light colored wood.