My first couple of spoons and an ashtray...

[Nova & Pinky]

Thought I should really post my first whittling efforts for posterity if nothing else!



Smallest spoon was my first and is from an old apple tree that we chopped down in our garden at the end of last year.

The longer spoon was made at last weekend's Sussex Meet from birch. Was really pleased how it turned out




The ashtray I made for Pinky last night was from a birch offcut. I plan to set a small piece of stone in the bottom so it doesn't scorch!

This was made using my super shiny new crook knives (courtesy of Dave Budd and Mesquite (who kindly put handles on them for me!))

 

[lab72]

Good work love the ash tray

 

[Retired Member southey]

very nice dude! apple is a lovely wood to work and to look at,

 

[stinger]

very nice work, i really like that ashtray, ahhh if only i still smoked lol

 

[Mesquite]

That's some nice carving there Zoe

Glad to see the the handles were just right for you

I like the ashtray as well and it's make a nice trinket tray as well for someone if they don't smoke

 

[Nova & Pinky]

I like the ashtray as well and it's make a nice trinket tray as well for someone if they don't smoke

I thought so - I've a few more bits so might make myself one for earrings etc

 

[Jaysurfer]

Looks nice... Have you/Are you soaking the spoons to stop them cracking?
You do realise now you have started you're going to be whittling non-stop... keep up the good work.

J

 

[Nova & Pinky]

Haven't soaked yet - should I?
The second was done in a day but the first I was keeping in a ziplock bag with its shavings?

Was going to oil them next?

 

[ex member mick sturbs]

I think thats magic , and i fully expect to see some of that handy work at the meet!! anyway cant stop camping again tonight my bday present to myself , day early i know but who cares ! warmest day of the year so far , atb Ivan ...

 

[Jaysurfer]

I think thats magic , and i fully expect to see some of that handy work at the meet!! anyway cant stop camping again tonight my bday present to myself , day early i know but who cares ! warmest day of the year so far , atb Ivan ...

Happy birthday for tomorrow Ivan....

Zoe - sometimes wood carvings can dry out which can make them crack. For things like spoons if they are to be used for eating then socking them in veg oil will allow the wood to soack up enough oil to prevent any cracking.

If what you have carved is not to be put in someones mouth (like an ash tray) you can rub/soak it in something like linseed oil to prevent cracking.

I'll prob have a bottle of linseed on me at the meet.

J

 

[Highbinder]

That ashtray is awesome! Seems a pity to scorch it with smokes. Maybe you could use a bit of bark, or carve a piece of wood to sit inside to take the brunt of the abuse?

 

[Nova & Pinky]

I'm going to inlay a piece of stone or similar to the bottom for that purpose

 

[Shewie]

Great work Zoe

That ashtray is awesome! Seems a pity to scorch it with smokes.

Exactly what I was going to say

 

[Mesquite]

I'm going to inlay a piece of stone or similar to the bottom for that purpose

Do the easy thing and tell Pinky he can no longer smoke indoors

 

[Nova & Pinky]

Lol... Yeah... Uh huh...

 

[Kepis]

Excellent, nice work Zoe, cant spoil that tray with scorch marks though

 

[Bluemerle]

Lovely work,well done.

 

[woodspirits]

lovely work zoe, that ashtray is inspired! another good use for birch, well done

steve

 

[SOAR]

Nice work there!

 

[PaulSanderson]

those are great! you have just inspired me to "attempt" an ashtray for missus out of some green willow i have...thanks for sharing