Just another spoon . . .

[PeteM]

This one is from some left over Dawn Redwood.
Finish = shellac and a bit of wax.

pete

 

[CarvedTones]

I like it; you really feature the grain very well.

 

[skeeter]

Yes, you really showcased the grain. Very nice job.

 

[TracyP]

Ditto, great work.

 

[ptt49er]

I've gotta learn to properly sharpen a knife so I can try something like that!

Once again Pete, you're an inspiration.

 

[cskipper]

Beautiful! How are you hollowing out the actual bowl of the spoon?

 

[LeftyTom]

Nice spoon, Pete. How did you get that curved handle? Did ya sneeze while standing at the lathe?

 

[sawduster]

Now that is just kewl :eusa_clap How do you make these ?

Really nice work :icon_thum

 

[PeteM]

Cathy -
I drill a few holes to get started. Rough it out with a deep gouge. Keep digging with a spoon (bent) gouge. Smooth it out with a scraper and sandpaper. Sometimes I get lazy and use a Dremel. Whatever it takes to "get-er-done"

LeftyTom -
I didn't sneeze. The wood was just real green and it warped that way :gar-La;
Sawduster -
For these "free form" ones I just grab a chunk of wood that I think looks cool and start hacking away. I may have a general idea of shape in mind, but it never turns out that way. Once I get into it I try to get a shape that works with the grain and coloration of the wood. It's not hard to do. Just takes some time. What I like about it is that you can do it anywhere, there's no setup time and it's quiet. You can just pick up a stick, a beverage of choice, sit on the porch and go at it. :icon_thum

pete

 

[nelsone]

Interesting spoon Pete. Looks like you could fill it with tobacco and smoke it!

 

[Trent Mason]

Beautiful! :icon_thum

 

[walnutjerry]

Your artistic ability is shining----------good job.

Jerry

 

[Tar Heel]

For "just" another spoon that ain't too shabby. Very nice as a matter of fact. :eusa_clap

 

[DavidF]

Definitely not "just another spoon"! nice!