Yew Kuksa

[Kepis]

Made another Kuksa over the past couple of days, have to admit this one didn't start off too well as i couldn't get the symmetry right at all, got there in the end though and i personally think it was the effort and occasional expletive.

The bowl is approx 2 3/4" in diameter and 1 1/2" in depth so it will hold a good amount of liquid, although i don't intend using this one, not because Yew is poisonous, but because i want it for display purposes, i have a few Kuksa's that I've made from Birch & Ash that i use for "drinks" so there is no need to get this one dirty, apart from the fact that i don't want to sully the amazing grain patterns in the wood.

I still have a bit of work to do on the Kuksa, as it has a few imperfections (created by me) that i need to remove, but I'll leave those until Sunday when it is supposed to rain, so I'll lock myself away down the shed and finish it off properly then.

 

[shaggystu]

very nice, well done

stuart

 

[cowboy]

Great job mate, wish i had some of your talent! Iv got the wood to do my own, i just dont no were to begin!?

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Wow ! that's a beaut,....... might be my screen or my eyes but I can't see any "imperfections"

 

[outdoorpaddy]

I've been working on my first kuksa for a few weeks now but I know in the back of my mind it's a lost cause, seeing as it has the capacity of a shot glass, but I'm
calling it a prototype for now lol. It has however given me an appreciation of how much work and skill goes into a carving like that.
Once again a beautiful piece of wood and outstanding workmanship. Keep on carvin'.

outdoorpaddy

 

[welshwhit]

That looks great! I love the grain in the bowl!

 

[Hugo]

Lovely grain on it, well impressed.
Do you ever make them with a finger hole.
I must get down to this carving lark, All I seem to carve is handles.

 

[Kepis]

Cheers guys, the grain in Yew is incredible, carving wise ive alwasy found it to e a bit like Ash in as much as the grain will split quite easily when you are carving it, but if your careful it's fine.

I dont think ive ever carved one with a finger hole Hugo, wil have to one of these days, need to score a bigger log though, hopefully next month as we are taking some big old Ash & Sycamores down.

 

[Retired Member southey]

It really is a beaut matey! I really love Yew!

 

[Peanut]

I really like the grain pattern in the bowl!

I wish I had the time and ability (and patience) to do that!

 

[Barn Owl]

Lovely piece, can't see any imperfections though.

 

[Kepis]

Lovely piece, can't see any imperfections though.

cheers mate, there are a few imperfections, there are a few scratches to be found that im not happy about, soon have them sanded down though

 

[woodgrain]

My favourite wood and what a job you've done. You're very industrious - always got something to put on the forum. Sickeningly multi-talented too .

Graeme

 

[spiritwalker]

nice work very nice indeed but maybe someday it will kill someone picture it many moons from now you pass away and someone is going through your stuff and decides wow ill have that and then perhaps uses it best put it in your will that its burnt only joking of course

 

[Kepis]

My favourite wood and what a job you've done. You're very industrious - always got something to put on the forum. Sickeningly multi-talented too .

Graeme

Cheers Graeme, on all counts

 

[Kepis]

nice work very nice indeed but maybe someday it will kill someone picture it many moons from now you pass away and someone is going through your stuff and decides wow ill have that and then perhaps uses it best put it in your will that its burnt only joking of course

Nah when i dead and buried they can do what they like with it, it wont bother me at that stage, i'll just come back and haunt the bugg3rs

 

[morch]

That really is a beauty bud

Dave

 

[Woodcutter2]

Yew really do carve well, liking the handle to bowl spine, a great match with the spoons.

Have you tried Chestnut food safe oil before? I have found it to be very good in a short space of time at protecting the grain from liquids and foods and is utterly clear.

 

[DaveBromley]

Yew really do carve well, liking the handle to bowl spine, a great match with the spoons.

Have you tried Chestnut food safe oil before? I have found it to be very good in a short space of time at protecting the grain from liquids and foods and is utterly clear.

Isn't yew poisonous? I take it this has been made for decorative purposes?

That being said it is stunning work buddy maybe you could do i WIP with a bit of a masterclass on tools and techniques?

Dave

 

[Woodcutter2]

Isn't yew poisonous? I take it this has been made for decorative purposes?

That being said it is stunning work buddy maybe you could do i WIP with a bit of a masterclass on tools and techniques?

Dave

Yes it is but only if ingested, oiled up it will fine but yes it is for display I think like the spoons but a clear oil will protect the Yew from the inevitable finger marks of those taking a closer look, finger grease takes a while to build up and appear sometimes but is a sod to remove from eg. the rim that is already rather fine.