How To Finish A Carved Spoon
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How to finish a carved spoon. Cut around your spoons outline with a bandsaw. Try to carve so as to make the surface as smooth as possible and bring the spoon shaping closer to the final result. There is the last step ahead which is finishing.
After the spoon has been hollowed out finish shaping the handle and adding any details you may want. It is expensive to get enough to soak the spoons in it. Allow the oil to sit for at least an hour to soak into the wood.
Dunk your utensils in a vat of skimmed milk bring to the boil simmer for a couple of minutes then turn off the heat and let cool. Move confidently from the bowl to the end of the handle but dont cut deep. Use it for a touch up on spoons it is a finish that builds up layers fast.
It may be silly no it is silly but not using sandpaper can be a source of pride for woodworkers of all stripes spoon carvers included. Once you have the general shape of your spoon finished turn off your saw and wait for it to completely stop before grabbing your spoon. Do not let them soak for a long time in water and never put them in the dishwasher which will cause the wood to deteriorate quickly.
This is the second in a two part series on greenwood spoon carving. How to Finish a Wooden Spoon. Remove the utensils give them a wipe down and let them dry.
In my flat work I dont let this trivial nuance get to me. Turn on the bandsaw and slowly push your blank through the blade. Youve now sealed your spoons with milk.