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How do I make my spoons? Lets find out!
The tools I use - Mora 120, hook knife, selfmade axe, saw and sandpaper.
I begin with making a crank. I do so by doing a saw cut where the bowl starts and then I use my axe to chop down towards it.
I begin with making a crank. I do so by doing a saw cut where the bowl starts and then I use my axe to chop down towards it.
Remember to not hold your thumb on your axe while chopping. Hold your hand like I do in the first picture, will be less harmful for your wrist and will be better cuts.
Then when im happy with that I draw out my spoon. After that I make two saw cuts in the side of the spoon. You can use an axe but I find it easier to do it with the saw. Then I just continue to carve out the spoon with my axe.
When I have cut down to the lines with my axe I proceed to remove material on the back of the spoon. After that I take out my carving knife and form it untill im happy with the shape.
Then I grab my hook knife and start to hollow out my bowl. After this I wrap the spoon in a piece of cloth and let it dry for a day or two, makes it easier to sand and fine carve becuase green wood is very stringy when its wet.
My sandpaper grits80,120,180,240,320,400,800,1200
My sandpaper grits80,120,180,240,320,400,800,1200
I always like to make some carvings on my spoons aswell, for this I just use my mora 120 and hold it close to the tip. It makes them more personal and makes them feel more alive
Last thing I do is to oil in my spoons. I use raw linseed oil to do this and it has to be raw, otherwise it usually has harmful chemicals in them which are not good for eating with. Also remmeber that linseed oil in a paper towl can self ignite so burn them when your done.
