Many tiny cuts...but worth it :)
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Does it say from where the Birch originates?
In northern Norway we buy Birch logs, where the Birch logs are imported from Russia already (naturally) dried, but cut and split locally by people with a physical or mental problem.
They cut them to the size you want if you are OK waiting one week. If not, standard, random sizes with a max length of 25 cm.
In northern Norway we buy Birch logs, where the Birch logs are imported from Russia already (naturally) dried, but cut and split locally by people with a physical or mental problem.
They cut them to the size you want if you are OK waiting one week. If not, standard, random sizes with a max length of 25 cm.
I've carved lots of spoons, forks and dishes in seasoned (air-dried) birch. Like very hard cheese.
Shallow cuts and carving-sharp gouges work very well. Holds very delicate details.
Other woods, such as alder, apple, willow and nut woods like walnut, set up like bone when they dry.
If I had to pick a wood other than good, old basswood (lime), I'd look for birch.
Shallow cuts and carving-sharp gouges work very well. Holds very delicate details.
Other woods, such as alder, apple, willow and nut woods like walnut, set up like bone when they dry.
If I had to pick a wood other than good, old basswood (lime), I'd look for birch.
Bloody awful if you ask me...
Send it to me so I can dispose of it safely for you
Ditto, but I live closer to you, so it's easier to send!!! On second thoughts, I'll come up and pick it up just to make sure
Oi... I was first... you can have his next spoonDitto, but I live closer to you, so it's easier to send!!! On second thoughts, I'll come up and pick it up just to make sure
Oi... I was first... you can have his next spoon
I'm first in Edinburgh though to "seek and destroy" !
Cane across this site on fb if any carvers are interested.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpoonSwap/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
I'm not a member yet as I haven't made one.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpoonSwap/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
I'm not a member yet as I haven't made one.
I'm first in Edinburgh though to "seek and destroy" !
I seem to have started a spoon war
Wood Carving Illustrated has a global membership.
I think you will find some spoon carvers lurking in there.
I think you will find some spoon carvers lurking in there.
Great spoons Bren, the second one lends itself to becoming the base of a spork design 
Keep up the carving!
Keep up the carving!
Those are way better than my first efforts. I tend to carve them out with the bowl facing up towards where the bark was so you get the rings in the bowl. Opposite to what your first one looks like.
I can feel a spoon coming on at the Winter Moot, should be time there to have a little fun! Thanks for the inspiration 
