How To Carve Spoon In Wood

Author Lee H Arten explains how he taught himself how to make his first wooden spoon a gift for his wife-to-be.
How to carve spoon in wood. If cracks develop in the bowl its time to retire your spoon. To carve a spoon we start with a branch or a section of a log that has been recently cut-off. Use a power carver with a rounded gouge to carve out the bowl of the spoon.
It requires extremely sharp tools and an understanding of the way. In this step-by-step whittling guide I will show you how to carve a simple spoon out of wood. Step 4 Scoop Out the Inside of the Spoon.
Then flip the spoon 180 degrees and repeat from the other direction. Best Tools For Spoon Carving. Once your spoon is carved wipe evenly with a tiny amount of oil and bake in the oven at 180 to 200 degrees celsius for up to an hour checking regularly for the desired colour.
Do not let them soak for a long time in water and never put them in the dishwasher which will cause the wood to deteriorate quickly. Alternatively you can start carving in the middle of the bowl and carve on both sides. Push lightly onto the inside of the bowl with a smooth pebble or a pestle to compact the wood.
He subscribes to the notion that the spoon is already present in the wood and the maker is just bringing it out. Artens tone is encouraging and matter-of-fact making the prospect of carving a wooden spoon seem very reachable. Supplies Needed for Spoon Carving.
Then sand down those edges. Get all your wood cut out. Once your spoon is sanded flip your spoon over so its right-side up.