May 082016
I’m still fascinated by the process of chipping away at a piece of wood until something useful emerges. Over time proficiency increases. This is the first spoon or scoop I did a couple years ago.
This was from a piece of alder and it’s very crude. Many hours and several more excellent tools later the results start to improve.
A neighbor took down a huge maple that was all rotted out. As a result of the bacteria and fungus working their way through the trunk you get these wonderful spalting patterns in the wood.
Chipping away with a hatchet
Spoon emerging
Finished spoon. You end up getting what the wood lets you have.
Thank you, Randy– I am fascinated and impressed watching your work and art develop!