by talladecucharas | Jun 5, 2019 | Articles
The importance of understanding the grain direction In this article I talk about the importance of understanding the grain direction to design and carve a wooden spoon that is as strong as possible. A common feature in some types of spoons is the curvature or what is...
by talladecucharas | Jun 4, 2019 | Articles
The grain direction in wood is the most important aspect to consider when carving spoons. From the moment we begin splitting a log or branch, the direction of the fibers will guide our tools throughout the entire carving process. Learn more: How to Split a Log Using...
by talladecucharas | Jun 3, 2019 | Articles
In the previous article we looked at the types of wood for spoon carving with hand tools. Now that we know what wood to use, let’s see what part of the log or branch we can carve. When it comes to carving wooden spoons, understanding the wood grain and how the...
by talladecucharas | Jun 2, 2019 | Articles
What is the best type of wood for spoon carving and why? Not all wood is the same. There are several factors to consider when choosing the best wood for spoon carving. Below, I explain the key characteristics that the ideal wood for this type of craft should have. Key...
by talladecucharas | Jun 1, 2019 | Articles
In this article, I explain the key steps to carving a wooden spoon using hand tools and green wood. If you want to learn more about each stage of the process, you’ll find links to specific articles in each section. There are different ways to carve a spoon from wood,...
by talladecucharas | May 6, 2019 | Articles
It’s thanks to a bad case of the flu that Ethan-James Osborne carves spoons. He was in bed, delirious with a raging fever, when he was struck by what he admits was a rather mad idea: to go outside, find some wood, and carve a spoon. “I hobbled out into the garden with...
