Another first kuska

[CBJ]

Finally I bit the bullet and carved my first kuska.

To be honest I am not 100% pleased with how it has turned out but I did enjoy doing it a lot (very theraputic).

Made from sycamore and carved with a clipper and a Frosts 162.

I still havent a clue as how I am going to finish it. Some say boil in salt water others dont. Also not sure which is the best oil to seal it either.
Thanks for looking

Craig

 

[takjaa]

Good job fella, that looks sweet!

 

[Wayland]

Very nice, If you don't like it I'll take it off your hands for you.

 

[SOAR]

Very nicely done! I wouldn't bother with the salt process, just coat it with cold pressed Linseed oil.
What dont you like about it?

 

[Pignut]

Great work! Not made one for ages, I would be proud of that one!

 

[CBJ]

thanks for the kind words folks,

Wayland : after I have done a few more ill put one aside with your name on it

SOAR: I dont like the fact that the bottom isnt quite as symetrical as I hoped for and also the rim dips (nearest side in pic) more than I planned for.

Anyways you live and learn from your mistakes.

Thanks

Craig

 

[SOAR]

I dont think that matters too much, you can tell its handmade by its shape and not mass produced on a lathe, you could always do a spot of Kolrosing on the handle before you seal it to personalize it.

I think you have done a good job with it.

All the best.

 

[CBJ]

thanks mate.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I think it looks great,and if thats your first one your starting from a strong position, when I finish the odd thing for myself I always notice the mistakes, but now i think of them as a way remembering where i was when i carved it.

 

[dozzer]

Very nice! i dont see anything wrong!
i would like to have a go at this, maybe next time you could put some pics from the starting block and a few showing the progress??

 

[pwb]

Nice work Craig, like the handle shape. Looks a good sized cup too .

 

[JonathanD]

That is very nice. I've always been meaning to make my own kuksa, closest I ever got so far though, is errr... buying one.

 

[brancho]

Dont be so hard on yourself that is good work agin just oil it when its dry though if you intend to use it dont even oil it.