Is Yew ok for an eggcup?

[stewart]

Hi all
Need to get cracking to make my wife's christmas present - a set of egg cups - and want to make it from some yew we've had in logs for the last few years. I understand that yew is poisonous...so is it safe to use for this?
Many thanks

 

[CHJ]

Should be fine, no direct contact with moist food.

If you have any, I would suggest Melamine Lacquer finish to allow them to wiped with moist cloth for cleaning.
If not several coats of Shellac/friction polish.

 

[stewart]

Thanks, Chas
I might have a nose around for some melamine finish tomorrow otherwise it'll have to be shellac.
I promise to post pictures...

 

[shedhead]

Nice one Stewart " need to get cracking to make my wifes Christmas present". Did you need EGGED ON to start this present. Did you like my YOLK. :lol:

 

[stewart]

...purely unintentional - must be naturally amusing :lol: Still, making a present saves shelling out...

 

[Woodmagnet]

"Cracking" reply, Stewart.
Hat, Coat................................"TAXI". :lol: