These are some neat techniques. I typically use the draw knife and do the bowl first then the handle and finish off whittling the back of the bowl. Very cool the different ways to do a spoon.
Jeff, One of the only videos on TH-cam I enjoyed basically because Im a time served joiner and seen you using your chisels to form the bowl of the spoon. Not an axe or hook knife in sight...... quite refreshing. Going to subscribe to your channel now. Nice vid and lovely spoon when finished.
Thanks for the vid! Exactly the things I was wondering about before starting this spoon. I've never done it before, but I have some kickass wood from a super old walnut tree that tragically passed away from rot.
ok that's just crazy who would have thought.. a utility blade that's awesome!!!! What!! A nail for woodburning.. I love how primitive you are.. shows you don't need all the fancy tools to make a beautiful projects.. Love the shape of that spoon handle!! Many thanks for this video and taking the time to make it!!
I hear ya. I have a black walnut tree that got blown over in a storm a few years back. I hav it cut in manageable pieces that I have started using on different projects. Absolutely beautiful. This winter planning on doing some knife scales,spoons ,etc. Take care.
You can hollow out a bowl with a hot coal! Let it burn slowly and scrape out the burnt parts. I haven't finished a spoon this way, But I know its possible! Try it out! You can grab a mora hook knife for not much off amazon. Once you get one you'll be a happy camper!
If you check out my site www.lotsofwoods.com I sell spoons, I have links to tools needed for spoon carving, as well as an ebook on how to sell your wood carvings!
+Ganphotography92 any type of wood that will be wet, and that is sanded needs to have the grain raised.. the easiest way to learn about this is to test for yourself. Sand a spoon, and wash it. See how it feels! Especially black walnut
Patricia Lopez Its black walnut! and for the wood burning, I had a nail through a small dowel that I just heated with a torch, then drew on the design! I had to reheat it every few seconds. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you for your reply Jeff I will do that. I was also curious, I've and heard different things on wether you should use green or dried wood. Does it matter ? Just depending on how you want it to carve and if you want to dry it ?
I saw another spoon tutorial, and the carver said that if you only use tools to shape your spoons, and don't sand, then you will not get the raised grain/fuzz that you do when using sandpaper. Thoughts?
Hi jeff your work is amazing! im not always in places where i can just find and source wood. any other suggestions on where to find (rather not but will buy) good wood for carving spoons?
Hi! Thanks again for posting this tutorial. I'm finally able to get some green, waxed covered black Walnut pieces from a friend. I see you started with a mallet and chisel to carve, do you think I can carve these pieces just with a bench carving knife?
Thanks Jeff for responding back to me much appreciated bruh! ima go an try it out with coals for a bowl first.then a spoon an I will go an purchase a hook for spoon making is a mora 164 hook knife good.. an 1 more question is mahogany and pine good for either one.?
A mora knife .. do you think it will be posable to do so if so can u give me a few tips on how to carve a spoon only using a mora knife..? thank you much appreciated .
wow u really have a skill there. beautiful. im a stroke survivpr limited use in left hand. its hard 4 me 2 do things now. would u b interested in masking me a hoimemade wooden spoon to send to me in nova scotia? it would b treasured 4ever. if not, thats ok i really adsmire ur work. thx 4 reading my note pardon typos im only able to use 2 fingers. have a fabulous day... fr karen in nova scotia
Bellissimo che legno adoperi? Quando tempo lo metti a stagionare. Io sono alle prime armi e spacca quasi sempre. Mi piacerebbe sapere perché. Tante grazie e a presto
Spoons are going quicker and quicker. It really depends how nice of a spoon you want to make. You can make something real thin with a small bowl, like those crap bamboo spoons our wives or moms have, or you can make one with a nice curve from a crook. Anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 mins. Check out my site if you'd like to see the stuff I'm making now! www.lotsofwoods.com
hi Jeff: I wittled a couple of spoons out of pine. I havd sanded them down. how many times should I soak pine in warm water? since I want to use these spoons, is beeswax and mineral oil the best option or will that wash off?
+Barbara Schulz I personally use that finish. Once I found out that spoons found in museums werent finished, I really lost my opinion on oils. Use whatever oil your comfortable using!
This was seasoned. Because it was a tad more complicated of a project I just wanted to get it done with dimensional lumber. Ive only made about 3 spoons from dimensional lumber like this. Maybe 5
Why buy an overpriced starter set when you can go to an antique shop and find chisels and gouges for 4 dollars a piece? Also, I saw chisels in Home Depot starting at 8 dollars. Most sets I find cost much more than they're worth separate.
I think you really only need to cover the surface in water. Not sure it matters how long of a soak, but maybe how many times you soak the spoon. Ive tried soaking spoons for a long time, and the pigment in the wood can actually change.. If you just rinse and rub the spoon down with your hands that is suffice
Jeff Ballantyne where I'm from we use vegetable oil and soak it for 2-3 days and the color of the wood is brought into a natural beautiful color, Red cedar is great for it
Ninzerbean wow oh my gosh this was so helpful! I am so sorry for posting this peice of garbage and can you please forgive me for wasting your precious time
He is correct! I was looking for a detailed video and yours fell way short of that. From the title that's exactly what I was expecting! And your pissy replies to people that comment are Sad! If you can't take a little criticism from viewers you should take some of your scrap wood and Build A Bridge!!! That way you can Get the F__k over it!🤬👌✌
Cool looking spoon. It's crazy how many different styles and methods there are in woodworking. Thanks for filming.
These are some neat techniques. I typically use the draw knife and do the bowl first then the handle and finish off whittling the back of the bowl. Very cool the different ways to do a spoon.
Nice shape you've finished up with. Thanks for sharing!
Good job . Beautiful spoon
Jeff, One of the only videos on TH-cam I enjoyed basically because Im a time served joiner and seen you using your chisels to form the bowl of the spoon. Not an axe or hook knife in sight...... quite refreshing. Going to subscribe to your channel now. Nice vid and lovely spoon when finished.
Sweet, very nice spoon!
I am wanting to start making spoons, thanks for the video, beautiful spoon!
Lovely work and very inspiring. Thank you for the encouragement and for taking the time to share. I really appreciate your efforts.
Love the shape..so relaxing making spoons
Beautiful spoon! I think when you are able to carve with a good guilty carven knife you love it.
Thanks for the video. I appreciated the use of tools most people have and your explanation.
Thanks for the vid! Exactly the things I was wondering about before starting this spoon. I've never done it before, but I have some kickass wood from a super old walnut tree that tragically passed away from rot.
Very nice work. Thanks and take care.
ok that's just crazy who would have thought.. a utility blade that's awesome!!!!
What!! A nail for woodburning.. I love how primitive you are.. shows you don't need all the fancy tools to make a beautiful projects.. Love the shape of that spoon handle!!
Many thanks for this video and taking the time to make it!!
I enjoy looking around for what I have and making whatever I can with those items! Thanks for the encouraging words OakTreeVibrations
Haha you sound like my husband he too is very good at improvising!!
Thanks again!
Great job man! Awesome video!
So cool! Now I just want to make all the spoons!
Cheers,
BG
Beautiful spoon. Great explanation. Thank you.
Really great tutorial! I've never carved, but I'm dying to now! Thanks :)
Sarah Marie West Ceramics Thanks for the comment! Im always glad when I can encourage someone.
Interesting and effective method, and nice spoon!
Nice spoon, it often feels like there as many ways of making spoon as there are spoons
thanks
icespeckledhens Thanks! Your right.. Designs are endless really! Just need a creative mind and some carving tools.
Real nice. Luv the grain on that piece.
Black walnut is always purdy! It needs to season for quite a while before it gets really dark though. When its freshly cut its almost purple!
I hear ya. I have a black walnut tree that got blown over in a storm a few years back. I hav it cut in manageable pieces that I have started using on different projects. Absolutely beautiful. This winter planning on doing some knife scales,spoons ,etc. Take care.
that's a beaut of a spoon mate and some interesting techniques. thanks for posting
Very nice!
fantastic work. been making spoons myself now for about a year or two. hoping to pick up some good tricks!
great video. I like how you used tools one might have available verses having to purchase all new tools when you're still learning.
Exactly! Thats been the way I've been working anyways. Thanks for the comment yellowgypsy
Nice! You just got another subscriber, and I just found my new hobby! Thank you!
Thanks Darin! A great hobby to have! Becareful, once you get good, you wont be allowed to stop! Too many people will want them!
Good Job Jeff..
Awesome bruh u have skills. I'm in motion to making my own spoon but I have no tools but a knife
You can hollow out a bowl with a hot coal! Let it burn slowly and scrape out the burnt parts. I haven't finished a spoon this way, But I know its possible! Try it out! You can grab a mora hook knife for not much off amazon. Once you get one you'll be a happy camper!
Great! Thanks for sharing!
great video man ! very informative
Beautiful!
Ложка супер вышла у тебя ,вот бы в месте что-нибудь повырезать .
Nice job.
the simple art of spoon carving video.
What kinds of wood do you use to make spoons and which ones are the worst/best to work with? Ex. Maple, walnut, Ash, etc.
Great work
Thanks timothy mcswain !
Your welcome, your very professional. You should market them. I mean very great work
If you check out my site www.lotsofwoods.com I sell spoons, I have links to tools needed for spoon carving, as well as an ebook on how to sell your wood carvings!
Great stuff! how did you get the depth of the bowl? did you just use that one gouge?
Hi Jeff, I love your videos, would you consider doing one or responding in message with details on your process for soaking the spoon in hot water?
+Ganphotography92 any type of wood that will be wet, and that is sanded needs to have the grain raised.. the easiest way to learn about this is to test for yourself. Sand a spoon, and wash it. See how it feels! Especially black walnut
Great tutorial!! That is a beautiful wood!!
Can you explain that wood burning technique you said you did?
Patricia Lopez Its black walnut! and for the wood burning, I had a nail through a small dowel that I just heated with a torch, then drew on the design! I had to reheat it every few seconds. Glad you enjoyed the video!
***** I burned it before the mineral oil and bees wax! :)
Did you start with dry seasoned wood?
We need a video detailing the variety of tools, how they're used, costs etc.
The way I found out was to do some of my own research. Try out Google!
Thank you for your reply Jeff I will do that. I was also curious, I've and heard different things on wether you should use green or dried wood. Does it matter ? Just depending on how you want it to carve and if you want to dry it ?
I saw another spoon tutorial, and the carver said that if you only use tools to shape your spoons, and don't sand, then you will not get the raised grain/fuzz that you do when using sandpaper. Thoughts?
Hi jeff your work is amazing! im not always in places where i can just find and source wood. any other suggestions on where to find (rather not but will buy) good wood for carving spoons?
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Hi! Thanks again for posting this tutorial. I'm finally able to get some green, waxed covered black Walnut pieces from a friend.
I see you started with a mallet and chisel to carve, do you think I can carve these pieces just with a bench carving knife?
Yes except inside bowl of the spoon.
At what point did you do the burning?
how long is it suppose to soak in the water? am i gonna sandpaper it after the soak and when its dry?
Thanks Jeff for responding back to me much appreciated bruh! ima go an try it out with coals for a bowl first.then a spoon an I will go an purchase a hook for spoon making is a mora 164 hook knife good.. an 1 more question is mahogany and pine good for either one.?
A mora knife .. do you think it will be posable to do so if so can u give me a few tips on how to carve a spoon only using a mora knife..? thank you much appreciated .
Only a straight knife? As mentioned in the other comment you can try a coal. Other than that, maybe find an old gouge and use that!
wow u really have a skill there. beautiful. im a stroke survivpr limited use in left hand. its hard 4 me 2 do things now. would u b interested in masking me a hoimemade wooden spoon to send to me in nova scotia? it would b treasured 4ever. if not, thats ok i really adsmire ur work. thx 4 reading my note pardon typos im only able to use 2 fingers. have a fabulous day... fr karen in nova scotia
Hey karen thanks so much for writing! I retired from spoon carving 4 years ago now I make wooden rings! My website is www.ringandgrove.co
Bellissimo che legno adoperi? Quando tempo lo metti a stagionare. Io sono alle prime armi e spacca quasi sempre. Mi piacerebbe sapere perché. Tante grazie e a presto
How thick was that board before you started?
Great video! About how long does this process take you? I've started making cutting boards but want to venture into spoons as well. Thanks!
Spoons are going quicker and quicker. It really depends how nice of a spoon you want to make. You can make something real thin with a small bowl, like those crap bamboo spoons our wives or moms have, or you can make one with a nice curve from a crook. Anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 mins. Check out my site if you'd like to see the stuff I'm making now! www.lotsofwoods.com
How to use odd tools and make the process harder!
No kidding.
Hey Jeff I have enjoyed watching some of your videos. Do you carve spoons for order? I would like a teaspoon with a good length handle.
Okay. So I am a green-horn. What tools would I need to start with.
hi Jeff: I wittled a couple of spoons out of pine. I havd sanded them down. how many times should I soak pine in warm water? since I want to use these spoons, is beeswax and mineral oil the best option or will that wash off?
+Barbara Schulz I personally use that finish. Once I found out that spoons found in museums werent finished, I really lost my opinion on oils. Use whatever oil your comfortable using!
+Jeff Ballantyne (Lotsofwoods) i haven't used any oils yet. wasn't sure what to do once I finished them.
What kind of wood is this? It looks like walnut.
Is the wood green? I doesn't look to be
This was seasoned. Because it was a tad more complicated of a project I just wanted to get it done with dimensional lumber. Ive only made about 3 spoons from dimensional lumber like this. Maybe 5
Where did you get you shave horse at
There are many tutorials on TH-cam for how to make one.
Can you recommend a good chisel starter set
Why buy an overpriced starter set when you can go to an antique shop and find chisels and gouges for 4 dollars a piece? Also, I saw chisels in Home Depot starting at 8 dollars. Most sets I find cost much more than they're worth separate.
Goals
How long do you soak it for?
I think you really only need to cover the surface in water. Not sure it matters how long of a soak, but maybe how many times you soak the spoon. Ive tried soaking spoons for a long time, and the pigment in the wood can actually change.. If you just rinse and rub the spoon down with your hands that is suffice
Great! Thanks Jeff :)
Jeff Ballantyne where I'm from we use vegetable oil and soak it for 2-3 days and the color of the wood is brought into a natural beautiful color,
Red cedar is great for it
is that a 8/4 piece of walnut?
Coolhand I can't even remember..4/4 I'm pretty sure though
Ok. Thanks.
Don't write 'full tutorial' in your headline when it's not.
Ninzerbean wow oh my gosh this was so helpful! I am so sorry for posting this peice of garbage and can you please forgive me for wasting your precious time
He is correct! I was looking for a detailed video and yours fell way short of that.
From the title that's exactly what I was expecting!
And your pissy replies to people that comment are Sad!
If you can't take a little criticism from viewers you should take some of your scrap wood and Build A Bridge!!!
That way you can Get the F__k over it!🤬👌✌
Dead Links !!!! Wtf