Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition: Welsh Love Spoons, Celtic Knots, and Contemporary Favorites (Fox Chapel Publishing) 45 Full-Size Patterns & Step-by-Step Photos to Carve Your First Wooden Spoon - Softcover

Shirley Aler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565238508 ISBN 13: 9781565238503

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition is your introduction to the fascinating world of these hand-crafted objects of utility and sentiment. Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved in an endless assortment of shapes. This book shows how to elevate the humble wooden spoon from a utilitarian object to a work of art. With a few small scraps of wood and some common carving tools, spoon carving instructor Shirley Adler will get you started making beautiful spoons to keep for yourself or give away. Shirley provides step-by-step instructions for shaping the bowl and adding detail to the handle. She offers a thorough introduction to carving basics, from selecting tools and materials to making models, transferring patterns, sanding, finishing, and handling mistakes. 45 ready-to-use patterns offer dozens of mix-and-match designs for both beginning and experienced carvers. A colourful photo gallery shows a gorgeous selection of finished spoons, and an introduction to Welsh and Scandinavian spoon carving traditions provides a rich context for this historical craft.

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Review:

Will interest any carver and is recommended for public libraries --Library Journal"

From the Back Cover:

Spoons: Useful, Sentimental and Collectable

Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition is your introduction to the fascinating world of these hand-crafted objects of utility and sentiment. Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved in an endless assortment of shapes ranging from primitive to contemporary. In many cultures, love spoon designs also carry specific meanings for courtship, marriage, and even how many children you desire!

Spoons make fun simple projects that develop your carving creativity and self-expression. Shirley Adler will get you started making beautiful spoons to keep for yourself or give away. All you need are a few small scraps of wood and some basic tools. With a little carving, you can elevate the humble wooden spoon from a utilitarian object to a love token or work of art.

Full-size patterns with dozens of mix-and-match designs
Step-by-step guide to carving your first spoon
Learn to carve beautiful Welsh love spoons and Celtic knots
Tips on tools, sharpening, safety, wood, sanding, and finishing
Inspiring color photo gallery of finished spoons

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About this edition

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1565238508
• ISBN 13: 9781565238503
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 88