How To Finish A Carved Spoon

Ive never been able to call a spoon finished without sanding especially the bowl of the spoon.
How to finish a carved spoon. It is expensive to get enough to soak the spoons in it. For the first video all about axe work go here. Most of these are going to be some sort of oil or oil combination usually wax.
For my standard spoon finishing I cut the tung oil 5050 with a citrus based. Move confidently from the bowl to the end of the handle but dont cut deep. Butcher block olive peanut or vegetable oil.
This is the second in a two part series on greenwood spoon carving. Do not let them soak for a long time in water and never put them in the dishwasher which will cause the wood to deteriorate quickly. The penetrating finishes are far better suited to protecting the wood spoon not only from water but from heat and even stains spaghetti sauce and the such.
Allow the oil to sit for at least an hour to soak into the wood. Watching Jake carve this wooden spoon from a blank piece of cherry wood had me absolutely captivated mesmerized intrigued. Turn on the bandsaw and slowly push your blank through the blade.
Seriously I want to get my han. It may be silly no it is silly but not using sandpaper can be a source of pride for woodworkers of all stripes spoon carvers included. Follow closely along with the outline of your spoon so its easier to carve later on.
Carving a spoon can be a meditative job that allows you to take a block of wood and end up with a piece of art. Wooden spoons should be hand washed with regular soap and water. Oct 1 2017 - Information about how Martin Damen finishes hand carved Oak spoons.