So I've now got a cord or so of spalted birch after being lazy and leaving out a pile of birch logs longer than I intended. I brought a couple pieces with me to France, and yesterday evening, and this morning was spent fashioning a kuksa. I love the grain and colour of birch, but spalted is just beautiful I think. I left some bark on, thought it was right to do so. No sanding, just axe, Mora hook, and carving knife. I took a few photos of the earlier stages too, which I can post when I get back to blighty, if anyone is interested.
This one is now finished..
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This one is now finished..
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