Wooden Mug, the end is in sight

Finally, after stepping away from this little project for two months, I'm nearly finished with this wooden noggin cup. I set it down in despair early on when the block started to check along the radial grain. Luckily though, storing it in a moist bag seems to have saved the project and I was able … Continue reading Wooden Mug, the end is in sight

Wood Carving; Spoons, Spatulas, and a Whiskey Noggin

Now that I'm back to spoon carving it feels great to actually finish some decent pieces.  Most of the nicer wood I have on-hand is kiln-dried, making it much more difficult to work.  More patience, more sharpening, and smaller cuts are necessary to accomplish a desired form.  However, this weekend paid off with a few … Continue reading Wood Carving; Spoons, Spatulas, and a Whiskey Noggin