1.   Alternatively varnish it with polyurethane varnish.

2.   These needed several coats of polyurethane varnish to prevent the dye leaching out.

3.   ...polyurethane varnish.

4.   Apply two or three coats of an oil-based polyurethane varnish.

5.   Be sure to get the finish that is four coats of polyurethane varnish, which will last years.

6.   A last resort is to coat all bare wood surfaces with two coats of an oil-based polyurethane varnish to seal in the odor.

7.   A. I think the best thing you can use is a water-based polyurethane varnish.

8.   A water-based polyurethane varnish will darken the wood less, so I would recommend the water-based polyurethane.

9.   A. Generally, a water-based polyurethane varnish is safe for utensils used for food, except when it peels, chips or otherwise breaks up.

10.   A. After re-sanding, apply three coats of an oil-based polyurethane varnish.