Owl Spoon

[Roadkillphil]

Just started a new carving project tonight, this is a first for me so I'm hoping it turns out ok :confused: Especially as I'm using a rather special piece of wood... a piece I collected from http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?1282-Wistmans-wood from a dead oak tree and saving for something special. So I'm carving an owl spoon for one of my friends as a Christmas present.

Heres a coupla pics of what I've achieved so far.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6501882215_f736d4e55f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6501882215/)
New carving project (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6501882215/) by roadkillphil (http://www.flickr.com/people/7904270@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6501890835_4471c85c39.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6501890835/)
Nearly an owl (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6501890835/) by roadkillphil (http://www.flickr.com/people/7904270@N07/), on Flickr

Gonna be getting a night out in the woods this weekend and I hope to finish it there. :campfire:

Thanks for looking

Phil

[wescobts]

WOW !! That is tremendous, well done T^

[WombleWill]

sweet mate ! that is quality

[bikebum1975]

That's awesome Dude. I'm a bit jealous though I so want one of those carving jacks

[Erdbeereis]

Nice work so far!

Erd

[JEEP]

Very nice! I love owls :happy-clapping:

[Ben Casey]

You guys turn out some brill stuff on here :)

[Roadkillphil]

Thanks for all the comments folks :D

[Wham666]

Can't wait to see the finished owl.

[wescobts]

Very nice! I love owls :happy-clapping:

I concur ! There are a couple near the house, a bit elusive , but when I am lucky enough , I could sit and watch them all day.

[jus_young]

Envious of your skills there Phil. Thats some nice stuff your producing there.

[Roadkillphil]

Envious of your skills there Phil. Thats some nice stuff your producing there.

Cheers bud :D I'm literally making it up as I go. I started carving spoons at Dave Budds first working weekend this year and my wood carving has developed from there. I still have a lot to learn :)

Cheers

Phil

[Realearner]

Great start, looking good. How do you find the carving jack?

[Roadkillphil]

Great start, looking good. How do you find the carving jack?

Thankyou :D It's a pleasure to use, great for detailed work, which is where i'd like to take my carving.

After a coupla days whittling (amongst other stuff...coracling, bullroaring and meading!) heres what it looks like now.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6527182459_61a21111f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6527182459/)
Owl spoon nearly done (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6527182459/) by roadkillphil (http://www.flickr.com/people/7904270@N07/), on Flickr

Not too much to do now, hopefully have it finished before christmas! :D

Thanks for looking

[Roadkillphil]

And Finally.....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6540363115_2280572879.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6540363115/)
Finished owl spoon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7904270@N07/6540363115/) by roadkillphil (http://www.flickr.com/people/7904270@N07/), on Flickr

All sanded, eyes painted and spoon oiled (walnut) Very pleased with the result, hope my friend likes it too :D

Cheers an' Gone :D

[Adam Savage]

OOOW fancy. Fantastic work again Phil. :rock-on:

[Metal mug]

Well done Phil. Now do a badger spoon. ;)


Jack

[Ben Casey]

Really nice mate :)

[rossbird]

Really great work Phil.
Your setting the bar high, always good to have a level to strive for.

[Roadkillphil]

Well done Phil. Now do a badger spoon. ;)


Jack

Challenge accepted, standby!! :D

Thanks to all for your kind comments :D

Cheers

Phil

[MikeWilkinson]

Fantastic work Phil, your thread on woodspirits was excellent, this just takes it that little bit further- I've now got another project to have a go at!!!!

[Roadkillphil]

Thankyou Mike :D