Storing green wood: How to prevent cracks

Storing green wood: How to prevent cracks

When we work with green wood we must always take into account the drying process because cracks appear when the wood dries uncontrollably fast. In this article we will see how and why we should properly store green wood. Cracks happen when the wood looses its moisture...
Decorative techniques for Spoon Carving

Decorative techniques for Spoon Carving

In this article we will see some decorative techniques for wooden spoons. Kolrosing Kolrosing works like a tattoo and it consists of making a cut with the tip of our straight knife or another type of knife over the lines of the desired drawing. Then using some ground...
READ BEFORE CARVING: Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE CARVING: Safety Instructions

Safety in Spoon Carving Before starting, remember that you are using sharp tools which can cause harm to ourselves or others if we do not take the necessary precautions. In this article we will see the main safety instructions for practicing Spoon Carving. The Axe The...
Tool sharpening and care

Tool sharpening and care

Keeping your tools sharp is as important as a good carving technique. Using dull tools will make our job harder and unsafe. In this article you will learn the basic concepts of sharpening for spoon carving tools. It’s advisable to sharpen all the tools yourself...