How to repaint a food-safe ceramic dish?

Question

I have a ceramic dish that I don’t like the pattern on. I’m looking to paint it and still have it food safe afterwards, maybe use it for a fruit bowl or salad bowl or something. What can I use to seal it that gives it a glazed ceramic-like finish that is non-toxic. Thanks!

MitchellMc · Answer

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @reneee. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about sealing a bowl.

For a product to be food-safe, it must meet specific regulations. The only products I'm aware of that carry this rating are those designed for food preparation surfaces like chopping boards. Gilly's 200 ml Food Safe Wax would be an example.

We have non-toxic sealers like Boyle Gloss All In One Glue Sealer Finish which will bind and seal your paint whilst leaving a glossy finish. Since this product doesn't carry a food-safe rating, I'd recommend using the bowl for fruits with skins that will be discarded, like bananas and oranges.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell