42L9535 - Greenwood Spoon Carving
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Using materials sourced from nature and only a small assortment of hand tools, carving a spoon from freshly cut wood is a practical, satisfying and highly approachable craft.
Published by Mortise & Tenon Magazine, this comprehensive guide walks readers through the entire greenwood spoon-carving process, from selecting and harvesting material in nature to tool choice, sharpening, and the fundamentals of shaping, refining and finishing a spoon that feels good in the hand and works well in use.
What sets this book apart is its breadth. In addition to straightforward instruction on carving techniques, it explores carving as a long-term practice, offering advice on related topics such as the practicalities of selling your work, and even stretches and exercises to avoid strain on your body from repetitive movements. An unusually complete foundation, with skill-building guidance for every level, from beginner to highly advanced greenwood spoon carving.
Smyth-sewn softcover, 8" × 10", 396 pages, 2023.
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Greenwood Spoon Carving
Using materials sourced from nature and only a small assortment of hand tools, carving a spoon from freshly cut wood is a practical, satisfying and highly approachable craft.
Published by Mortise & Tenon Magazine, this comprehensive guide walks readers through the entire greenwood spoon-carving process, from selecting and harvesting material in nature to tool choice, sharpening, and the fundamentals of shaping, refining and finishing a spoon that feels good in the hand and works well in use.
What sets this book apart is its breadth. In addition to straightforward instruction on carving techniques, it explores carving as a long-term practice, offering advice on related topics such as the practicalities of selling your work, and even stretches and exercises to avoid strain on your body from repetitive movements. An unusually complete foundation, with skill-building guidance for every level, from beginner to highly advanced greenwood spoon carving.
Smyth-sewn softcover, 8" × 10", 396 pages, 2023.
