Celtic spoon in prog

GILLY · #1 01-30-2006, 07:38 PM

Thought I'd post a little project I've been working on for the past week. This is the spoon I was working on when I stabbed myself in the thigh....ouch!. I wanted a more intricate celtic knotwork pattern to go from but this is what I settled on, next one will have more knotwork. I used a chunk of birch from my woodpile for this piece. Critiques and advice most welcome.

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #2 01-30-2006, 07:51 PM

looks like a good start.....birch is really hard,

Marci MN · #3 01-30-2006, 07:58 PM

WOW that is quite a project you picked. How long is it? How thick is it? I bought a spoon carving book, but she doesnt explain how to get into the corners with the knife.. or I'm just not getting it.

This is going to be beautiful when your done.. I am going to sit back and watch your progress. Maybe I'll learn how from watching you.

GILLY · #4 01-30-2006, 08:05 PM

I have a book called "Swedish Carving Techniques" by Wille Sundqvist, He details how to carve spoons, and decorate them. This one is 16" long and the handle is a inch thick so far. I used a carving hook I got given to me for the bowl of the spoon. This one will be a wall hanger.....no intentions of using it.

Kenny_S · #5 01-30-2006, 08:51 PM

Din't get all knotted up Gilly!

Definitely a fine start!

the finish piece.

squbrigg · #6 01-31-2006, 06:31 AM

Sixteen inches will be just right for my soup spoon! You can send it directly....

Nicely done, great design, it going to look great when it's done. Keep up the good work.

Bob

mdallensr · #7 01-31-2006, 07:11 AM

I carve my spoon bowls with three gouges; a #7 x 3/8", and #5 x 1/2" and #5 x 5/8". I posted some photos on our gallery some time ago: http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...ry.php?cat=534

Dylan · #8 01-31-2006, 08:17 AM

Looks like a good start to me Gilly. Keep th e pictures coming.

Dylan

GILLY · #9 01-31-2006, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdallensr

I carve my spoon bowls with three gouges; a #7 x 3/8", and #5 x 1/2" and #5 x 5/8". I posted some photos on our gallery some time ago:

I like your "set-by-step" photos, I use a carving hook because I like it, it was a gift from a Kwakuitl carver and I always try to find an excuse for using it, even when a gouge would be more practical.

MelNM · #10 01-31-2006, 08:14 PM

Looks good Gilly, have you carved on it since you healed?
Mel