Thread: Spoons for my Bowls

Those look good.
Any particular method to measure the thickness of the bowl area?

Originally Posted by Robson Valley

Those look good.
Any particular method to measure the thickness of the bowl area?

Hi,

Not a particularly techo or scientific method - and probably reflects in the 'artistic' variations that result, but just estimated 'between fingers'.

I think I have the lines going Ok, but I'm sure the technical carving skills need improvement.

Jeff

These are lovely

Thanks

On a bit of a roll now, and have finished a few more
* Mango shaped Mango spoon,
* A pair of Camphor Laurel
* Protea; and
* Dunno-wood, ie don't know what it is; but I was quite happy with the shape and style,
Making progress, but as always, the more you get to know, the more you realise thare is to know

Jeff

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Fraser-Wood-Turner

Do try to keep them usable -unless you feel the need -Not every function is practical-beauty has it's own function

If doing sugar bowls or other -salad etc. that require a matched set. do try to get a spare bit of wood. As trying to scrounge wood from the max size bowl blank will leave you with a less than ideal spoon -might match the wood -but be deformed & out of proportion to fit the curved off cut, done it too many times.

Originally Posted by ogato

Thanks

On a bit of a roll now, and have finished a few more
* Mango shaped Mango spoon,
* A pair of Camphor Laurel
* Protea; and
* Dunno-wood, ie don't know what it is; but I was quite happy with the shape and style,
Making progress, but as always, the more you get to know, the more you realise thare is to know

Jeff

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Fraser-Wood-Turner

I like your work, Jeff.
Have you viewed the work of Norm Sartorius, who makes it a form of art?

http://www.normsartorius.com/spoons.htm

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Have you viewed the work of Norm Sartorius, who makes it a form of art?”

Thank Kidbee

Norm Sartorius is the ultimate I think, perfection in carving, both in the technical aspects and in artistic merit, design and form. Inspirational!


I also drool over the work of Barry Gordon (http://barrygordon.com/) – right up there with Mr Sartorius.

I am exhibiting my current collection of spoons at the Pomona Art Gallery, 10 Jan to 10 Feb, and here are a couple of silky oak spoons featured in the exhibition.

Jeff

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Originally Posted by wood spirit

If doing sugar bowls or other -salad etc. that require a matched set. do try to get a spare bit of wood. As trying to scrounge wood from the max size bowl blank will leave you with a less than ideal spoon -might match the wood -but be deformed & out of proportion to fit the curved off cut, done it too many times.

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Thanks for the tips Wood Spirit

In my current stage of exploring this niche, I appreciate all the help and direction I get. For the most part I just try and do something different each time I get a suitable bit of wood, trying to improve my design, carving and finishing, and getting some diversity in what I’m doing. Within that diversity there are some that are usable, but some that are more at the delicate ‘arty’ end of the scale. Slowly making progress I think.

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Another couple of samples . . .

Jeff

Wow, I have been meaning to get around to thinking about starting carving some spoons & small bowls, these are great.

Originally Posted by ogato

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Have you viewed the work of Norm Sartorius, who makes it a form of art?”

Thank Kidbee

Norm Sartorius is the ultimate I think, perfection in carving, both in the technical aspects and in artistic merit, design and form. Inspirational!


I also drool over the work of Barry Gordon (http://barrygordon.com/) – right up there with Mr Sartorius.

I am exhibiting my current collection of spoons at the Pomona Art Gallery, 10 Jan to 10 Feb, and here are a couple of silky oak spoons featured in the exhibition.

Jeff

Facebook: Jeff Fraser - Wood Turner

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They are classy spoons. Liked the Barry Gordon site and as you say he is good.

I guess you must use a mini Arbortec cutter to carve them.

I see no reason for spoons to be dreary and functional.
They are forms. The two handled one is as good as it gets.
Always color outside the lines.

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Thanks Cliff – don’t put it off any longer – an absorbing and productive way to use the bits of waste wood trimmed off slabs, bowl blanks etc etc.




“I guess you must use a mini Arbortec cutter to carve them.”

I wish – no, I carve the spoon bowls with my Pheil carving tools. If I ever sell enough of the little blighters, I’m looking at buying a Proxxon, with a range of burs to help with some of the hollowing work.



“I see no reason for spoons to be dreary and functional. They are forms. The two handled one is as good as it gets. Always color outside the lines.”

Thanks RV – functional doesn’t necessarily equate with dreary, but I agree with the premise that the lines and form are foremost.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement

Jeff

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Jeff, you're most welcome.
I'm still trying to imagine how I would hold that 2-handled spoon for a drink
from a water bucket!