[wood4tom]

Hi carvers!
I thought I would try to carve the love spoon that Laura Irish graciously included on her web site as a free pattern. I'm not quite sure about the thickness of wood to use. I have some 7/8" basswood I think would work.
I guess my concern is that if I use wood not thick enough the vines would be too thin to work.
I would appreciate any advice or tips you may have.

Thanks again,
Tom in NC

[Capt. Bandaid]

If you plan to put a bend where the handle meets the spoon, 7/8" would be fine. If you do it flat, 1/2" should be plenty. 1/4" tendrils should be stout enough.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I have to ask....Why do the Welsh love spoons?

[Capt. Bandaid]

You have obviously never had Welsh soup..........

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I welshed out on it! lol

[wood4tom]

Hello HiHo and all you other carvers,
I've always been fascinated by things Celtic. Also the tradition and story of the Welsh spoon is pretty neat.
I'll send some pics when I get under way.

Tom in NC