Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon
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Whatever your experience, this book has all the instructions you need to carve beautiful spoons from logs of green wood. Author Alex Finberg walks you through every stage of the process with clear explanations and some 400 stunning photos. At the core of the book is a 25 step sequence that illustrates how to carve functional cooking spoons and beautiful eating spoons from a log. This guide will inspire and nourish you in a craft that benefits both body and soul.
What to Expect
- Detailed advice on wood and tool selection for UK and International carvers
- Superbly clear instructions on sharpening and maintenance of spoon-carving tools from Adzes, to Twca Cams, to restoring Hook Knives & modifying Hatchets
- Expert techniques to improve your carving skills, with helpful adaptations
- A 25 step guide from Log to Finished Spoon
- Creative ideas for finishes and decorations from ebonising to milk paints & more
- Eight templates to a range of eating and cooking spoons
- Helpful Troubleshooting & FAQ sections informed by the most common stumbling blocks experienced by beginner and intermediate students
Paperback, 176 pages and the size is 215mm x 215mm
Alex's Bio
Alex Finberg is a spoon carver and award winning craftsman. He regularly runs workshops in south Devon and around the UK and has taught thousands of students Spooncarving. He is passionate about the well-being benefits and joy that can be found carving simple wooden spoons.
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