The Art of Spoon Carving

Author: Lora Susan Irish
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486813495
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Beautifully illustrated guide by a master woodcrafter presents 12 projects, with mix-and-match suggestions for creating dozens of spoons and other implements. Perfect for beginners, the book features clear, detailed directions.

Spoon

Author: Barn the Spoon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501182765
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Discusses the history of spoon carving and provides tips for the craft, outlining the tools that are needed and providing instructions for making such items as a basic spoon and a turned spoon.

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

Author: David Western
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658801
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns is perfect for carvers of any skill level to learn the traditional art form of carving lovespoons to express their romantic emotions! Featuring 5 bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns to mix and match for hundreds of customizable carving designs, this book details the origins of each romantic wooden spoon and what they symbolize, from first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons.

Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition

Author: Shirley Adler
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565238503
Category : Carving (Decorative arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Enter the fascinating world of spoon carving! Learn how to carve beautiful spoons to keep for yourself or give away. All you need are a few small scraps of wood and some basic tools. Featuring 45 ready-to-use patterns with dozens of mix-and-match designs for both beginning and experienced carvers, Carving Spoons also provides step-by-step instructions for shaping the bowl and adding detail to the handle. She offers a thorough introduction to carving basics, from selecting tools and materials to making models, transferring patterns, sanding, finishing, and handling mistakes.

The Artful Wooden Spoon

Author: Joshua Vogel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452143846
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
The acclaimed sculptor and furniture designer teaches readers how to make their own hand-carved wooden spoons in this beautifully illustrated volume. Marvels of craftsmanship, beauty, and function, Joshua Vogel’s sculptural kitchen tools are coveted far and wide. In The Artful Wooden Spoon, Vogel shares more than one hundred gorgeous pieces from his workshop gallery, providing rich visual inspiration as he explains the principles behind handcrafting spoons. Vogel offers simple instructions and step-by-step photographs that allow readers to make their own kitchen keepsakes. No expertise is necessary, and very few tools are required. With more than 225 photographs of Vogel’s stunning specimens, The Artful Wooden Spoon is a compelling invitation to explore an age-old art.

12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658208
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
Turn a block of wood into a functional heirloom-to-be! A compilation of woodcarving projects from various artists, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from a simple love spoon to a rustic bread bowl. Showcasing the beautiful work from an array of talented wood artists, craftsmen, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributors, this guide to carving wooden spoons, bowls, and knives is a must-have!

A Gathering of Spoons

Author: Norman D. Stevens
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610351436
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
Featuring more than 200 hand-carved art spoons, this collection is the definitive photographic record of the world's most brilliant and beautiful examples of art spoon design. Spoons are not just utilitarian tools but are also revered as powerful ceremonial and symbolic objects Showing how spoonmaking has been a respected craft and art form in many cultures for centuries, this work celebrates the resurgence of the art form in recent years. A fascinating visual record of great art in an unusual form, ""A Gathering of Spoons"" presents a dazzling variety of forms, materials, and carving techniques and showcases the finest work in spoonmaking from around the world, with each piece beautifully photographed to present its unique visual appeal.

Spoon Carving

Author: EJ Osborne
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
ISBN: 9781849497190
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book demonstrates how with three basic tools you can shape a tree into an honest utensil. As well as information on tree identification to source fresh green wood, EJ Osborne gives advice on harvesting and storing wood. She explains how to use each of the tools safely when working the carving techniques. Once confident with the woodworking skills, you progress to the projects were full instructions are given for making five utensil types, starting with the simplest spatula, cooking spoon, and hanging jar spoon, before moving on to a coffee scoop and graduating on to the bent-branch spoon.

Spoon Carving

Author: Nicola Wood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780854421022
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
What could be more appealing than taking a small branch from a tree in your garden and, with a few simple tools, making a wooden spoon to use in your kitchen or give to a friend? Carving this way is a very accessible hobby. The tools are reasonably priced, the raw material is everywhere (yes, it grows on trees!) and there is no need for a dedicated workspace. This book is an introduction to a set of knife and axe cuts that will help you use spoon carving tools effectively and safely. The teaching method is unusual in that it initially focuses on the skills needed to use the tools, rather than what you are making.

Carving Spoons

Author: Shirley Adler
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232273
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
This is your introduction into the fascinating world of these hand-crafted objects of utility and sentiment. Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved into an almost endless assortment of shapes ranging from primitive to contemporary. 23 full-size patterns -- ready for you to use -- are included.