How Long Does It Take To Whittle A Spoon

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How long does it take to whittle a spoon. To learn more about how to carve a love spoon or an eating spoon for your breakfast then my spoon carving DVD gives you all the instruction that you will need. Link to The Difference Between Chip Carving and Whittling. Thats the minimum amount of time you should wait to allow for its moisture content to fall to carvable levels.
Once you master the techniques you can go from stock selection to applying the finish in one hour. Skills such as whittling foraging for edible nuts and identifying poisonous berries make you a much better camper. Softwood such as pine cypress or cedar are great for beginners but tend to endure less.
How long should wood dry before carving. I was told normally about a week maximum two but when I placed an order online the engineer install date came back as three weeks time. It is a good idea to remove the plastic bag every day for a short period then replace it over the piece.
However wood enclosed too long may grow mold. However once you are used to it it should only take you about an hour. Turning a square block-like blank into a smooth spoon takes time - as in several hours.
Spoons make excellent presents and when priced appropriately they can be quick sellers at art and craft shows. They all take less than an hour and they feel great to finish even better to show off. These are fun and while fairly simple impressive.
Thanks for the posts. Not only that it is a great way to make. Long delays are not a problem.