How To Carve A Wood Spoon
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How to carve a wood spoon. At this stage you can use tools such as a whittling knife rasp and a drawknife. Step 3 Round the Bottom of the Spoon. Steps to carving wooden spoons Spoons can be made out of any wood you like but they are most commonly made from oak cherry apple or maple.
Wooden spoons should be hand washed with regular soap and water. This video was sponsored by Squarespace. Hold the handle of the gouge with your dominant hand at a slight angle toward your spoon.
Alternatively you can start carving in the middle of the bowl and carve on both sides. Best Beginner Spoon Carving Kit. A lot of pressure is put on the handle while you carve the center and outer edges of the spoon so you need to keep the handle as sturdy and strong as possible.
If there is build-up in the bowl of your spoon you can use your hook knife to get rid of it. Step 4 Scoop Out the Inside of the Spoon. Step 6 Sand and Finish Your Spoon.
Here we see green woodworking expert Justin Sanford demonstrate traditional spoon carving. Drag the blade of the knife down the center of the bowl where the build-up of the wood is and slowly remove the material. Then use the miter saw to cut the chunk of wood to length at the ends of your spoon outline.
Once your spoon is carved wipe evenly with a tiny amount of oil and bake in the oven at 180 to 200 degrees celsius for up to an hour checking regularly for the desired colour. Types of wood for Spoon Carving. Step 2 Shape the Handle and Back of Spoon.