Ladle

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Snufkin

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Oct 13, 2004
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Decided to do a bit of whittling today. I wanted to test out my seax, and also do a variation on the usual spoons so I decided on a ladle.

Here are my tools and raw materials, a holly log.
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Here it is roughed out with the saw and axe.
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Further reduced with my knife, unsure of how to shape the handle I decided to have lunch.
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While I was stuffing my face I recalled A walk I had on wednesday, walking along a riverbank I watched a beautiful mute swan fly in to land only meters away from me. So...
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The ladle's now wrapped in newspaper so it'll dry out a bit slower. I'll finish it off next week.
 
Well done mate,i look forward to seeing the finished piece. Ive still not had a crack at making a spoon or anything as yet,will have to have a go soon.
 
Luke, excellent photos and tutorial. I didn't know you were a spoon carver also! We have something else in common, it seems. I'm looking forward to seeing more of that ladle!

Tom
 
Great looking ladle!!

By the way, what axe and what saw are they

cheers
 

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