My First Kuska

[nodd]

I have been wanting to have a go at making a kuska for a while now. I was given a silver Birch log and I had a bit of free time so I finally got round to having a go at making one.I carved it using an axe, knife and the spoon knife in the photo.
It is at the rough finish stage at the moment just needs a fine sand and oil.

thank you for looking

 

[Gailainne]

That's a cracker ! what are going to oil it with ?

 

[nodd]

I might give Walnut oil a try as mentioned by Robin Wood

 

[fergus77]

I think thats an amazing job
Fantastic bit of work

I've trying to make a spoon for ages but it keeps ending up like a tea spoon and then kindling for the fire, just can't get a grasp of it

 

[hog]

For a first effort that beats many a seasoned carver.

 

[robin wood]

That is a lovely job, really nice precise, balanced shape.

 

[nodd]

Thank you all for your comments.

 

[Melonfish]

i love the use of the word "Rough" egads thats some fantastic work!

 

[CBJ]

Great work there nodd ,

I like the shape of it a lot

CBJ

 

[mentalnurse]

nice work mate

 

[EddBamber]

Very nice!!!
Looks like a very smooth shape .

Edd

 

[timboggle]

Hi Nodd, that is a very nice piece of work, well done mate

 

[scallywag]

I envy skills and free time

 

[hiho]

nice work, need the local supplier to get some more birch for me to have a go.

 

[craeg]

Mate for a first go that is a beautiful piece of work and a fine example to us all. Did you carve the birch as green wood?

Have you got some skills that you have transfered, ie are you a craftsman or are you just very good with your hands?

The rim looks about 5mm and does this extend throught he bowl of the kuska as a some people leave them quite thick?

How long did it take to make in total?

Again, great job

Cheers
Craeg

 

[ocean1975]

Good job there nodd.You have inspired me to have a go over the christmas periodAs craeg asked did you carve it from green

 

[jon r]

that is a really nice cup! thanks for showing!

 

[Wayland]

Looks like a great canvas for some Kolrosing

 

[Melonfish]

Looks like a great canvas for some Kolrosing

2nd'd! Kolrosing would make that into something Magical!

 

[nodd]

Mate for a first go that is a beautiful piece of work and a fine example to us all. Did you carve the birch as green wood?

Have you got some skills that you have transfered, ie are you a craftsman or are you just very good with your hands?

The rim looks about 5mm and does this extend throught he bowl of the kuska as a some people leave them quite thick?

How long did it take to make in total?

Again, great job

Cheers
Craeg

Hi Craeg

I trained as a hardwood flooring fitter but I enjoy working with my hands, I carved the the Kuska out of green wood, it is about 5mm and I have tried to make it the same thickness through out the bowl of the kuska it is a little thicker on the handle side.

It took me about 4 hours in total to get it to that stage, the main roughing out I did in one go then a little bit now and then.