Well I thought I'd have a go at craving my first spoon (ladle really) as my hook knife had arrived.
Found a nice piece of holly from a tree that had fallen. Set about shaping - going pretty well considering my complete lack of woodwork skill. Had a quick play with the hook nice - the bowl was looknig good.
Put the piece down to make tea - came back an hour or so later and the wood a had split beyond use.
So questions: - how do I stop green holly (I've load more of it) from splitting, should I season it first?
What other wood can be carves green?
Is seasoned wood best for spoons, ladels etc?
As they say "if at first you don't succeed pick someone else's brains for the answer".
Found a nice piece of holly from a tree that had fallen. Set about shaping - going pretty well considering my complete lack of woodwork skill. Had a quick play with the hook nice - the bowl was looknig good.
Put the piece down to make tea - came back an hour or so later and the wood a had split beyond use.
So questions: - how do I stop green holly (I've load more of it) from splitting, should I season it first?
What other wood can be carves green?
Is seasoned wood best for spoons, ladels etc?
As they say "if at first you don't succeed pick someone else's brains for the answer".