ONLINE COURSE
Wooden Spoon Carving
Learn the techniques and basic tools for Spoon Carving
Learn the techniques for carving spoons with hand tools, the characteristics and types of wood, and the care and sharpening of the tools, as well as different design and finishing exercises. Beyond the final object, carving wood is an almost meditative practice that will make you connect with your own hands while freeing your mind and learning something new.
Start carving from your home and at your own pace.
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Basswood for carving – Blanks5,00€ – 35,00€ -
Natural Wood Wax7,00€ -
Spoon Carving Tool Kit66,00€ – 80,00€
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How to carve a wooden spoon?
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Types of wood for Spoon Carving
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Wood for Spoon Carving. Understanding the grain and deformation.
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Following the grain: The direction of the cut
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The grain direction: Understanding the crank
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Design your own spoon
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The Carving Axe
Once we have a branch or a log we can use the carving axe to…
The Straight Knife
The straight knife is the main tool for Spoon Carving. Once we have removed as…
The Hook Knife
The Hook Knife is the tool we use to carve concave sections of our spoon,…
Tool sharpening and care
Keeping your tools sharp is as important as a good carving technique. Using dull tools…
