Category Archives: spoon carving

Learning axe & knife skills for spoon carving

Posted on March 22, 2017 by stevetomlin

Axing a wooden spoon
A terrific workshop at RHS Harlow Carr last weekend, teaching axe and knife skills while making wooden spoons along the way. Continue reading →

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Spoon carving straight from the tree

Posted on March 6, 2017 by stevetomlin

If you thought carving wooden spoons was just for men with beards, you need to see this post. Continue reading →

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New spoon carving, big spoon carving

Posted on June 8, 2016 by stevetomlin

Spoon carving workshop
A spoony group and a special soupy spoon on a recent course. Continue reading →

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More than spoons at Spoonfest 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by stevetomlin

I’m just back from an extended trip to Spoonfest 2015. There are photos all over the web of the great carving that took place so here are some of my non-spoon highlights. Continue reading →

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Ancient pear eating spoons commission

Posted on May 3, 2015 by stevetomlin

pear wood eating spoons
Wood from an ancient tree, preserved for daily use. Continue reading →

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Cherry colours

Posted on May 2, 2015 by stevetomlin

I’ve been carving by the river, hanging out with these guys. Continue reading →

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Consider the Fork (& Spoon) by Bee Wilson

Posted on April 12, 2015 by stevetomlin

Author Bee Wilson talks about the importance of the wooden spoon, that “most trusty and lovable of kitchen implements.” Continue reading →

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Spoon carving in Northumberland

Posted on February 28, 2015 by stevetomlin

Spoons!
Last weekend I was invited up to Northumberland to teach a group how to carve wooden spoons. We had a lot of fun. Continue reading →

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#240 Spalted birch ladle

Posted on February 17, 2015 by stevetomlin

#240 Spalted birch ladle In beautiful spalted birch, this is a unique ladle with curves to die for. Continue reading →

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Little scoops for real coffee

Posted on February 7, 2015 by stevetomlin

If you’re like me, then the first coffee of the day is something special and even more so at the weekend. Continue reading →

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