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Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil!
Complete guide to carving wooden spoons for beginner to intermediate carvers seeking to build their skills, with projects that slowly progress in difficulty
15 designs for a variety of attractive and practical kitchen utensils, including a coffee scoop, flour scoop, pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, and more
Step-by-step instructions, patterns, materials lists, and high-quality photography that elevates this book from your average carving project book
Comprehensive sections on selecting wood, using tools, safety, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and more
Author Emmet Van Driesche is a dedicated spoon carver, Christmas tree farmer, and podcaster where he discusses carving, owning a small business, and general life philosophies
A complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons, this must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include a serving spoon, toast tongs, coat hook, baking spatula, cooking spoon, and so much more.
With clear step-by-step instructions, detailed wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty so you can build your skills and accomplish the final, most challenging project. You’ll learn how to use the axe, sloyd knife, and hook knife, as well as get an introduction to sharpening and stropping. Also included are comprehensive overviews on sourcing and storing material, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips so you can learn everything you need to know before you begin spoon carving.
Author Emmet Van Driesche is a full-time professional spoon carver, Christmas tree farmer, and podcaster where he discusses carving, owning a small business, and general life philosophies. He is also the author of Greenwood Spoon Carving, as well as his own spoon carving magazine.
Stunning and atmospheric photography elevates this project guide, as well as its emphasis on spoon carving as an artistic way of life rather than just an occasional hobby. Create 15 simple designs for your kitchen while building your woodcarving skills, with Spoon Carving Project Book!
“Richly photographed and thoroughly detailed, this lavish spoon carving book by Emmet Van Driesche offers woodcarvers of all abilities an excellent and highly instructive introduction to an engaging and useful craft. Loaded with fabulous patterns, great tips, and plenty of encouragement, it is without doubt, a go-to resource!”
—David Western, Professional Lovespoon Carver, Author of Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns
From the Publisher
Getting Started
Learn everything you need to know before you begin spoon carving with comprehensive sections on:
Sourcing wood
Roughing out
Basic cuts
Food-safe finishes
Utensil care
Carving tips
Your Guide to Carving for the Kitchen
Spoon Carving Project Book is a must-have resource, featuring 15 skill-building projects that include a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, scoops, and more!
A stunning guide to carving wooden spoons for beginner to intermediate carvers
Features 15 unique and simple designs for a variety of attractive and practical kitchen utensils
Projects slowly progress in difficulty and include step-by-step instructions, patterns, materials lists, and high-quality photography
Author Emmet Van Driesche is a dedicated spoon carver, Christmas tree farmer, and podcaster where he discusses carving, owning a small business, and general life philosophies
Transform a Block of Wood into a Beautiful Kitchen Utensil
With clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty so you can build your skills and eventually accomplish the most challenging, final project!
“Richly photographed and thoroughly detailed, this lavish spoon carving book by Emmet Van Driesche offers woodcarvers of all abilities an excellent and highly instructive introduction to an engaging and useful craft. Loaded with fabulous patterns, great tips, and plenty of encouragement, it is without doubt, a go-to resource!”
—David Western, Professional Lovespoon Carver, Author of Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns
15 Skill-Building Woodcarving Projects for Beginner to Intermediate Carvers
Coat Hook
Simple Spatula
Pie Server
Coffee Scoop (pictured)
Serving Spoon
Butter Knife (pictured)
Honey Dipper (pictured)
Baking Spatula
Pot Scraper
Cooking Spoon
Everyday Spoon (pictured)
Flour Scoop
Toast Tongs
Ice Cream Scoop
Cooking Spatula
Opening sections will walk you through:
Introduction to tools
Using the axe, sloyd knife, and hook knife
Sharpening and stropping
Sourcing and storing material
Food-safe finishes and utensil care
With beginner-friendly instructions, stunning photography, and expert tips and techniques, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get spoon carving!
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (February 7, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1497102979
ISBN-13 : 978-1497102972
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 8.3 x 0.6 x 9.7 inches
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