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Usually while I work on a large project I finish several smaller projects as I go. Sometimes while I am waiting for glue to set up. Other times it's because I am not in the right frame of mind for anything more complex.

This spoon was one of those types of projects. I plan on trying to refine the shape a little more as I make these but this one provided some entertainment with spokeshave, chisel and gouge. If you need something to do while your waiting for the glue to dry, try this out.

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New types of projects always build our skills.
 

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not a bad first attempt. the wood looks really nice.
 

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Sure beats watching the glue dry.
 

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Great job on this. Spoon carving I have found is one of the most overrated skills there is. Once you get more involved in this craft you see it as such a teacher of proportions, knife and hatchet skills. To go out into the woods and find a new timber, saw it down, split it, then shape it is a wonderful challenge of hand tools and creativity.

I learn more with every spoon I carve and sometimes these are some humble lessons…lol.

Thanks for the post and I hope you may enjoy more of this work!

Be well,

Joe
 

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Nice work Ryan. I really like the proportions.

What did you use for finish and how does it perform in a bowl of cereal?
 

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It's more of a porridge spoon. I used beeswax, I am very partial to that finish on any open grained wood.
 

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Joe, it is always great to hear from you.
 

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Like the shape and the beautiful wood. You have some great spoon carving skills. Looking forward to more.
 
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