This is my 2nd spoon. It is a piece of decorative tree branch from my back garden and it started life as a normal spoon but due to the fact that I cut through the bowl I decided to change tack.
I then carved a shallow bowl in what was the handle and have made it into salt spoon for my small coarse sea-salt pot. It was carved as thin as I dared for aesthetics and finished with very fine glass paper. I love the natural curve of the branch and it makes a good little salt spoon I think.
Our tree has deep purple/red leaves and before I use it I wondered if anyone could identify it for me. The leaves are not 'waxy' so I think it will be fine?? Any comments or advice welcome!
Unknown Tree Species - Can you identify it?
Leaf Close-up
Spoon
Front
Side
Back
I love the different colours of grain within the wood and I would like to make a bigger one if it is safe to use.
I haven't oiled it yet as I am buying some walnut oil tomorrow. What is the best method of treating it with oil?
Looking for another pice of timber now!
Craeg.
I then carved a shallow bowl in what was the handle and have made it into salt spoon for my small coarse sea-salt pot. It was carved as thin as I dared for aesthetics and finished with very fine glass paper. I love the natural curve of the branch and it makes a good little salt spoon I think.
Our tree has deep purple/red leaves and before I use it I wondered if anyone could identify it for me. The leaves are not 'waxy' so I think it will be fine?? Any comments or advice welcome!
Unknown Tree Species - Can you identify it?
Leaf Close-up
Spoon
Front
Side
Back
I love the different colours of grain within the wood and I would like to make a bigger one if it is safe to use.
I haven't oiled it yet as I am buying some walnut oil tomorrow. What is the best method of treating it with oil?
Looking for another pice of timber now!
Craeg.