How to hand carve a wooden spoon

Pressing at an angle, chip the scooped detail of the leaf petals. Cut one side, then the other, until you’ve achieved the desired shape.

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After the top is complete, carve the back with the same technique as the top.

With the pencil, shade in the areas to be cut off. Trim the bottom of the stem with a straight cut.

Cut the edges of the stem down to the handle of the spoon. Bevel the edges of the stem to your liking.

Before finishing, I sand the inside bowl of my spoon with 220-grit sandpaper. Typically, I won’t sand any other part of the spoon. Remember, carvings don’t have to be perfect. Little flaws add character!

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The fun thing about patterns is, you can use one for the spoon bowl and another for the stem. Mix and match to create unique designs.

Feel free to use this one or come up with your own.

Finish your spoon. A tung oil finish is easy to use, dries fast and can be reapplied as often as needed.

TIP: Wash your spoons by hand, with only warm water and dish soap. Never put them in the dishwasher!

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Source: Family Handyman