Earlier this year I cut down a shrub we had growing in the garden. It had been neglected, and was very "leggy" with old wood. I saved a couple of pieces of the wood to see if it was any good for spoons. If I remember correctly, the shrub was Leptospermum Laevigatum. Here are the results.
First a carved spoon, an attempt at a blatant copy of Forginhill's style of spoon (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)
Next a cooking spoon, with a lathe turned handle.
Finally a honey dipper, also lathe turned. This wood seems to turn well with a good finish.
Thanks for looking.
First a carved spoon, an attempt at a blatant copy of Forginhill's style of spoon (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)
Next a cooking spoon, with a lathe turned handle.
Finally a honey dipper, also lathe turned. This wood seems to turn well with a good finish.
Thanks for looking.