SPOONFEST 2016

I had a superb time at Spoonfest again this year. Great people and a great time had by all at a new larger venue. My time carving there and the help and advice from the tutors really helped me improve my skill.  I took the campervan so I was almost Glamping, which made for a more comfy and productive time. Hope I can do it again next year.

Summer of Love

 

Another Wedding and another Love Spoon this time in Ash

 

 

  

Scandi Style

This is a salad server in Birch

  I've done it in a Scandinavian Style

Loving Spoon in Beech



This is a Loving Spoon I made for my cousins wedding.




Salt & Pepper in Beech



This is a spoon variation, a salt and pepper dispenser for the kitchen.
This one is in Beech.  

Oak Scoops

These are a pair of scoops or serving spoons in Oak.
 I really like this form and they have a really tactile feel to them.

Sauce Spoons in Beech and Elm

These are medium sized spoons that I use to cook with, particularly for making sauces.
I've made a few now, various lengths and woods, these are in Beech and Elm.   

Turned Spoons



Turned Spoons – Here I’ve had a go at a turned spoon in Beech.

First I turned a juggling club shape on my wood lathe, then I cut it into 2 identical pieces. After that I hollowed out the bowel as normal and carved/rounded the handle.

 

 

 

 

 

Hammer Time

I was asked a favour by a friend to make a hammer for a  communion bell. Always ready for a craft challenge I had a go. Here is the result which I was rather pleased with and so were they. I cut a thread on the handle and in the head, so the two bits screw together.

Heart Coasters

Heart Coasters, these have been laser cut and engraved
 out of sapelle faced plywood
 

Spatulas

Spatulas in Beech, Sycamore and Elm

Bookmarks

 Bookmarks, these have been laser cut and engraved from Aeroply. 

Salt & Spoon

Beech Salt with Oak Spoon

Letter Openers

Letter Openers in Oak and Beech

Spread a little happiness

Beech Spreaders

Mini Oak Spoons

A selection of small Oak spoons 

Early Spoons

Some early spoons of mine
 
 

I started spoon carving about 3 years ago I do it as a hobby and give the spoons as presents to friends and family. I find the activity of carving spoons very therapeutic, I usually do it in the evenings after dinner. I settle down to carving and I forget  work and everything else and get lost in the spoon I am creating. I loose track of time completely and before I know it, it's time for bed. So I down tools and come back to it tomorrow or the next day....