Spoonage for export to the Colonies

[plastic-ninja]

I have carved these three spoons for Ninja Jr to take to Michigan USA on Saturday when he is going to the Camporee with Cumbria Scouts.They have been planning and fundraising for the last 18 months and they are now a bit hyper to say the least! I thank my lucky stars I'm not going with them.
Joe wanted to take something to give his Host family so I thought a spoon might be a good start.
Two in alder and one in sycamore , all kolrosed with cocoa and olive oiled finish.
Hope you like them.
Cheers , Simon

 

[bikebum1975]

Beautiful work Simon really like the kolorising ya did

 

[plastic-ninja]

I owe my recent interest in kolrosing to Wayland of this parish.
Some good examples on his web pages and an easy how to do it as well.
I am quite pleased with them & hope that the host family will like them.
Cheers , Simon.
PS I haven't forgotten your bogoak.

 

[bushwacker bob]

Excellent spoons and a great gift idea. Host family?
It isn't just a big camp like scout jamborees used to be then.

 

[plastic-ninja]

They are going for two and a half weeks but the first week is with host families in Lansing with lots of parades and baseball game / church parade etc.
Second bit is in the wilderness by Lake Michigan doing all the fun scouty stuff like bushcrafting and getting dirty and wet.
They will get an overnight stay in Chicago on the way back too.Well worth a bit of bag-packing , car-washing and table-topping I'd say.
Also a big thanks due to Cumbria Freemasons who gave them £1000 towards the fundraising which was a huge boost.
Cheers , Simon

 

[Hoodoo]

Gorgeous! It is very hot and dry here. Not much relief in sight either.

 

[Dave Budd]

in that case, can we do a weather exchange too for a bit!

nice idea giving them some handmade spoons too

 

[plastic-ninja]

Used my new axe for roughing out too Dave. It performed very well.
Thanks for the comments .
Simon

 

[Hoodoo]

in that case, can we do a weather exchange too for a bit!

Please do!!

 

[Dannytsg]

Very nice work there matey.

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one thats a great gift

 

[plastic-ninja]

Spoonage now safely packaged for the flight in ninja junior's hand luggage.
I put them next to his phone and IPod so should be fine!
Cheers , Simon

 

[nic.]

Nice work Simon, does the cocoa stay put or does it need refreshing from time to time?

 

[Pict]

Beautiful work. They would make a fine gift.

 

[plastic-ninja]

I'm not sure nic . Ask Wayland. He seems to have done
wuite a bit of kolrosing. I guess it might fade a little in time.
Done with your excellent spoon knives ; they are a joy to use
even in temporary handles as they are.
Cheers , Simon