Spoon Carving Project Book: 15 Simple Designs for the Kitchen

Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil! A stunning and complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons, this must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, coffee and flour scoops, and so much more. With clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed wood carving patterns, and materials lists, projects start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty so you can build your skills and accomplish the most challenging, final project. Also included are comprehensive overviews on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips so you can learn everything you need to know before you begin spoon carving. Artistic and atmospheric photography elevates this project guide, as well as its emphasis on spoon carving as a way of life rather than just an occasional hobby.|

• A stunning guide to carving wooden spoons for beginner to intermediate carvers seeking to build their skills.
• Features 15 unique and simple designs for a variety of attractive and practical kitchen utensils, including coffee scoops, flour scoops, pie servers, butter knives, honey dippers, and more.
• Projects slowly progress in difficulty and include step-by-step instructions, patterns, materials lists, and high-quality, atmospheric photography that elevate this book from your average carving project book.
• Includes comprehensive opening sections on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips.
• Places an emphasis on spoon carving as an artistic way of life versus an occasional hobby.
• Author Emmet Van Driesche is a dedicated spoon carver, Christmas tree farmer, and podcaster where he discusses carving, owning a small business, and general life philosophies. He self-published his first book, as well as his own spoon carving magazine.