How to make a wooden spoon, the viking way

Step 5 Cut the rougt shape of the spoon with the axe.

I use a piece of charcoal to draw the shape of the spoon. I cut the rough shape of the spoon as close to the drawing as possible. That way I have less work to do with the knife. When I work in greenwood I have to work fast so the wood don't dry and crack. If I need to leave the wood or I want to finish it later, I can place it in a bucket of water or in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Comments

[StickMaker]

Very nice work! Have you tried making it with Diamond Willow? The middle of each stick is red in color and the outside white; pictures on my website at http://www.sticksite.com/

[laurenmendoza]

i loled when i read this: If you cannot view this page, you probably are not using a computer. Get one soon!

[morfmir]

Diamond Willow are very beautiful. But I have never seen it here in Denmark.

[StickMaker]

Well, morfmir; I do ship it worldwide; just Google "Diamond Willow sticks" and my name "Ken Laninga" and you'll find me for sure.

[oakspoor]

Box Elder looks like pink marble. Pretty hard for carving, but with a fine whetstone and patience...

[red-king]

 box elder looks really nice....