Carving Spoons

Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition: Welsh Love Spoons, Celtic Knots, and Contemporary Favorites

45 Full-Size Patterns & Step-by-Step Photos to Carve Your First Wooden Spoon

Explore the captivating world of spoon carving!

• 45 full-size patterns featuring a diverse range of designs, including Celtic knots, hearts, words, flowers, and more.
• Step-by-step instructions for carving your first spoon and a traditional Welsh Love Spoon.
• Practical tips on tools, sharpening, safety, wood selection, sanding, and finishing techniques.
• An inspiring photo gallery showcasing beautifully carved spoons.
• A brief history of the Welsh Love Spoon and an introduction to the Scandinavian tradition of spoon making.

Spoon carving offers enjoyable and straightforward projects that foster your creativity and self-expression. With their classic simplicity, spoons can be shaped into countless designs, from primitive to traditional to contemporary. In various cultures, love spoon designs often convey specific meanings associated with courtship, marriage, and even family aspirations!

This book guides you on transforming a simple wooden spoon into a sentimental gift or a piece of art. Spoon carving instructor Shirley Adler will help you create stunning spoons for personal use or as thoughtful presents. You only need a few small pieces of wood and basic carving tools.

Shirley provides detailed instructions for shaping the bowl and adding intricate details to the handle, along with two comprehensive carving demonstrations from start to finish. She covers essential carving basics, including tool and material selection, creating models, transferring patterns, sanding, finishing, and managing any mistakes that may arise.

With 45 ready-to-use patterns offering a variety of mix-and-match designs, this book caters to both beginners and experienced carvers. A vibrant photo gallery displays a beautiful array of finished spoons. In contrast, an exploration of Welsh and Scandinavian spoon carving traditions, history, and symbolism enriches your understanding of this historical craft.

Begin your journey into spoon carving with Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition!