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[coloradoclyde]

Thanks.....

 

[Sean Gadhar]

How do you finish or treat the gourd cups ?
I have gourds growing this year..... might want to make one.....

I am trying shellac (the real thing) on the outside and food grade mineral oil on the inside :idunno: I'll let you know.

 

[George]

I've been using two gourd canteens for 15 years with no problem, and they are not treated in any way.

Spence

 

[coloradoclyde]

:shocked2: not even beeswax on the inside....

 

[George]

Nothing. I don't see a need to coat the inside, what is it protecting against?

Spence

 

[coloradoclyde]

Wouldn't the moisture cause it to mold on the inside ?

 

[Rifleman1776]

"gnarled growth"
That means burl.
Trying to hollow a burl is when I had my bloody experience.
I have a purchased noggin have been using for decades. No finish at all on it. I use for hot and cold liquids. I use for water, juices and alcohol. Any finish I have tried will come off and make drinking unpleasant. No finish to come off, no problem. I do not know what kind of wood it is. Looks a lot like it could be cheery, but I really dunno. :idunno:

 

[George]

Not so far. I always make certain to let the canteens dry thoroughly and never store them with the stoppers in, and I've never seen any mold.

I don't use a noggin, but I do use a wooden bowl and a gourd bowl. I also use an assortment of small gourds to carry a variety of things, rockahominy, brown sugar, coffee, loose tea, cornmeal, etc., and I've never treated any of them with anything to protect them, no problems I'm aware of.

Spence

 

[Snapper]

When I finish off the noggins I've made out of burls I just use olive oil. It's period correct, food quality and easy to apply. Nothing fancy but it seems to make the wood shine a bit more and look a bit prettier as well; for what that's worth.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper

 

[jferguson]

We tend to view gourds like moccasins today - we want them to last since they can be tough to find and are a nuisance to make. In reality, they are disposable items...

This is so true, of a number of things!

 

[Crewdawg445]

I have already had 2 from crazy buzzard. there junk. crack even when oiled

Had one for over three years from them, never cracked or had any issues. Sorry to hear your misfortune with yours.

 

[Darkgael]

a noggin or kuksa
cherry wood:
with spoon: stained with strong tea

 

[Crewdawg445]

Those are dandy cups you have there. I've got a few nice pieces of maple that would make fine cups, think I'll give it a go.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I know you asked about gourd cups, but I'll ignore that :wink: and tell you how I do wood noggins.
I have tried all kinds of oils and finishes, beeswax, etc. Nothing, and I mean nothing works on the inside. Hot liquids will dissolve and bring to surface, acids, like milk, will do other horrible things :barf: , and alcohol....fuggitit.... The one I have used for decades (I didn't make and belive it to be cherry wood but not sure) has no finish at all. I use for water, coffee and adult beverages. I'm no nuttier now than I wuz then. :wink:

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have already had 2 from crazy buzzard. there junk. crack even when oiled

Had one for over three years from them, never cracked or had any issues. Sorry to hear your misfortune with yours.

Need to start with a completely dried piece of wood to avoid cracks.