Twisted beech

This certainly is a unique piece. You might consider doing a blog on your construction processes.

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what is the top photo?

The best part of this spoon, for me, is how the ends of the handle meet – united yet still separate entities.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Thanks! The top photo is the same spoon. The wood bends easily, even though totally dry. That was completely unexpected for me. I made the thing by cutting a normal spoon out of the blank, then cutting the handle lengthwise in two, wrapping the two halves around each other, and letting it dry that way. Then I shaped the two handles to round. I had no idea I’d be able to unbend it thereafter.

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WOW! Very cool and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com

I wold love to see how you do that.

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Very nice project. Of course the twisting of the wood makes this a keeper. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

that is weird… cool.. but weird!!! bendable wood handles.. huh!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great experiment, and a beautiful result. You talk about bending it and letting it dry. Does that mean that the wood is green?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

That is interesting!

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