Carving Spoons

Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition is your introduction to the fascinating world of these handcrafted objects of utility and sentiment. Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved in an endless assortment of shapes, ranging from primitive to contemporary. All you need are a few small scraps of wood and some common carving tools. Shirley Adler provides step-by-step instructions for shaping the bowl and adding detail to the handle. She offers a thorough introduction to carving basics, from selecting tools and materials to making models, transferring patterns, sanding, finishing, and handling mistakes. 45 ready-to-use patterns offer dozens of mix-and-match designs for both beginning and experienced carvers. Softcover, Copyright 2014, ISBN: 978-1-56523-850-3.

• 45 ready-to-use patterns


• Mix and match patterns to create one-of-a- kind spoons


• Step-by-step instruction