I have an order for a modified version of the box below. It could lead to a much larger order. The top portion is a 3" steel pipe cap, the bottom is dyed maple, top is glass. The customer wants me to make it a little taller which is no problem. My concern is that she wants it to be a "spice cup" which is used in a particular religious ceremony. So I need the steel to be food safe.
I will burn off any oils on the cup, sandblast the inside and outside and buff the outside. Then I need to put a coating on the steel that will be food and water safe and have absolutely no odor.
I was thinking about the "salad bowl" finish I see in the catalogs but wonder if it will stay on the steel long term.
Anyway, any and all thoughts would be appreciated.
Perry