Jun 15, 2017 it was then that follansbee asked me to take out my phone and shoot a quick video with he and barnthe spooncarder, one of the festivals presenters. Carving wooden spoons with peter follansbee classic hand tools. Apr 01, 2015 with a few simple tools and chunks of green branches no other woodworker would look at, you can make beautiful, useful spoons almost anywhere. Throughout the correspondence alexander told peter to refer to outofprint books and visit the. Participants will split apart the stock, rough out their spoons with the hatchet and carve the shape with a straightbladed sloyd knife. Wood carving patterns for free plans diy how to make wood turning lathe. In this article, im going to share with you some woodworking tips and tricks ive accumulated over t. This new lienielsen video focuses on spoons and ladles, with sections on axe work, knife grasps, design, and decoration. Peter follansbee, joiners notes seventeenthcentury joined. The simple art of spoon carving windsor chairmaker peter galbert blows off steam by picking up a carving knife and whittling spoons.
Books your place to buy and sell all things handmade. There are so many great spoon makers out there and a ton of resources for anyone wantin to carve. The country workshops store was originally conceived as a supply source of hardtofind tools for our workshop participants. This aspect of woodworking is about tradition, design, shapes, forms and function. Woodworking in america 20 peter follansbee carved spoons. A year or so later i saw an episode of the woodwrights shop which featured peter as a guest carving spoons. For todays video its a visit to peter follansbee s carved spoons. Jan 26, 2015 this pin was discovered by adam shepler. Last weekend tim manney came down to plymouth from maine to teach 6 plymouth craft students how to make his shaving horse. The english version of wille sundqvists book swedish carving techniques was published by fine woodworking in 1990. Research robin wood, barn the spoon, peter follansbee. My work follows techniques and methods from the period, all work is done exclusively with handtools.
A guide to spoon carving and the new wood culture the spoon, barn on. There is a special low rate for shipping books by surface mail. The best way to learn spoon carving is facetoface with one of the best spoon carvers in the world. Peter discusses this kitchen workhorse and the rewarding chellenges that it presents in spoon carving.
Peter is very new england, even before he slips into the exaggerated boston accent he jokes in. As an amazon associate, best wood carving tools may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on our site. Ive now watched the entirety of follansbees dvd a few times. Using just a hatchet and two knives and freshlyharvested limbs, we will tackle all aspects of this increasingly popular woodcraft. Throughout the years peter would carve spoons on his own and post. Shop a complete line of woodcarving and wood burning. Thomas follansbee was a carpenter who arrived in portsmouth, new hampshire, in the 1660s, he says. Spoon carving with peter follansbee on the woodwrights. The artful wooden spoon, author joshua vogel spoon carving books sold at highland woodworking. The spoon, the bowl and the knife, a documentary about swedish craftsman wille sundqvist, available at country workshops and pinewood forge. Carving swedish spoons with peter follansbee paneled chest with peter follansbee joined chest with peter follansbee. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station. Wood carving tools set for spoon carving kit of 3 knives in tools roll includes hook knife, whittling sloyd knife, chip carving detail knife, leather strop, polishing compound.
Season 31 episode 8 26m 46s video has closed captioning. You sign up for barns spoon carving online membership. The top leading spoon carving guide best wood carving tools. Peter follansbee sleuthing the past greenwoodworking. Peter follansbee special guest chat woodcentral chat. What we both enjoyed most was the satisfaction of producing something physical by. To help folk see the cross section of a spoon i carved one of basswood then split it in two above 3 pics so now you can see inside a spoons structure. Peter is a sought after instructor and teaches classes nationally.
If you are remotely interested in spoon carving and green woodworking, this book is a mustown. How to make exquisite keepsakes for the kitchen by joshua vogel. Youtube is awash in videos and peter follansbee teaches classes and offers a dvd. These two need to take this show on the roadtagged green woodworking. Mar 03, 2014 youll be learning more about spoon carving in the august issue of popular woodworking magazine in an article from peter follansbee who learned the craft from wille and his son, jogge, and drew langser.
Peter coauthored the book, make a joint stool from a tree. Peter follansbee, joiners notes seventeenthcentury. Jul 5, 2018 spoon carving peter follansbee, joiners notes. I have no idea when ill ever carve my own spoons, but after only about 30 minutes of watching peter split a log, then shape it into a spoonlike blank, i was hooked. Students will learn the proper grips and techniques used to create spoons that are both attractive and useful. Decorative carving was like church mice for some reason they are a measure of commonplace. Black birch is a great spoon wood a little harder than grey birch. All you need are a few small scraps of wood and some common carving tools. February 6, 2016 by j r in all things wood, spoon carving 5 comments. Most of our tools are made in very small quantities by individual toolmakers in sweden and the us. Peter follansbee specializes in 17th century period joinery and green woodworking. He spent over 20 years making reproduction furniture at plimoth plantation, the living history museum in plymouth, massachusetts. Spoon carving with peter follansbee on the woodwrights shop.
A few weeks ago peter follansbee participated in a panel discussion titled. A guide to spoon carving and the new wood cultureand there was some confusion as to the proper pronunciation of the title. Feb 08, 2017 people visiting bridport market, dorset last year may have spotted a young couple with a stall selling hand made wooden spoons. In a longterm survival situation, you may need to fashion your own cooking and eating tools from whatever is available. If you are interested in proper spoon carving there are loads more books out there written by people well versed in the art of traditional spoon carving which is also known as green woodworking. Find information on spoon carving, wood carving, chip carving, green woodworking, handmade wooden spoons, spoon wood carving tools, spoon carving tips and techniques and many more by following top spoon carving sites. Peter follansbee special guest chat woodcentral chat room. Shop a complete line of woodcarving and wood burning tools and supplies. The first time, i learned a lot about how to hold the sharp carving. Last fall, while visiting the plimoth plantation with my history students, i mustered up the courage to show one of my spoons to peter follansbee. People visiting bridport market, dorset last year may have spotted a young couple with a stall selling hand made wooden spoons.
The spoon, the bowl, and the knife wille sundqvist. That being said, sometimes it helps to have a single resource to go to and this book does a pretty good job. For todays video its a visit to peter follansbees carved spoons. A guide to spoon carving and the new wood cultureand there was some confusion as to the proper. Carving wooden spoons with peter follansbee with a few simple tools and chunks of green branches no other woodworker would look at, you can make beautiful, useful spoons almost anywhere. Well spend quality time on some of the finer points. He can only fit one at a time if teaching spoon carving classes, two. Peter follansbee, pret woodburn and me will help you build your own hurdlegate and work with you to refine your green woodworking techniques and understanding of wood grain and edge tools. This page is for those who have our spoon carving package. Peter to refer to outofprint books and visit the museum of fine arts, boston. Peter, i took in your class on carving at woodworking in america at valley forge. I have no idea when ill ever carve my own spoon s, but after only about 30 minutes of watching peter split a log, then shape it into a spoon like blank, i was hooked.
Confirm your local station to help you find your favorite shows and great local content, weve selected a. Confirm your local station to help you find your favorite shows and great local content, weve selected a pbs station in your area. Carving spoons revised second edition spoon carving books. In the artful wooden spoon, vogel shares more than 100 gorgeous pieces from his workshop gallery, providing rich visual inspiration along with explaining the principles behind handcrafting spoons and sharing simple instructions and stepbystep photographs no expertise and very few tools required. Our latest kit of the month is all about spoon carving see below and to pique your interest, heres a free episode of roy underhills the woodwrights shop featuring peter follansbee on carving swedishstyle spoons. Find videos that feature peter follansnbee on the woodwright shops program videos. Barn carder, aka barn the spoon, spon a guide to spoon carving and the new wood culture. Peter follansnbee featured guests the woodwrights shop. In addition to teaching the craft at schools around the usa, peter coauthored the. Carving wooden spoons with peter follansbee product reference. Willes spoon carving book available again peter follansbee. Theres food created by the amazing paula marcoux and cozy lodging is available at the camp.
When i visited peter follansbee in his shop at plimoth plantation in 2012, it looked as if his shop had always been there and always would. In spoon carving, you learn about edge tools, green wood and body mechanics all while sampling a. In fact, it was his work that inspired me to turn away from power tools and to try my hand at green woodworking. Spoon carving instructor shirley adler will get you started making beautiful spoons to keep for yourself or give away. Please contact me if you are a spoon carver and would like to. Spoon carving by peter follansbee this kitchen workhorse presents a surprising and rewarding challenge. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Peter, how prevalent was your style of decorative carving back in the 17th century. There is a lot of information on spoon carving floating around. With a few simple tools and chunks of green branches no other woodworker would look at, you can make beautiful, useful spoons almost.
Carving wooden spoons with peter follansbee more info 17th century. Any explanation for rising interest in spoon carving. Over the centuries it has settled comfortablyspilled blueberries roll to the downhill side of the kitchen. Jul 23, 2012 peter follansbee on hatchets posted on july 23, 2012 by lost art press since the publication of make a joint stool from a tree, many readers have asked what sort of hatchet they should buy to get started hewing the legs for their joint stools. See more ideas about carving tools, spoon carving tools and carving. Optional parcel post insurance is not available for all countries. Sep 18, 2015 our latest kit of the month is all about spoon carving see below and to pique your interest, heres a free episode of roy underhills the woodwrights shop featuring peter follansbee on carving swedishstyle spoons. Kingston, ma about blog i make reproductions of 17thcentury joined furniture.
A beautifully carved spoon by peter follansbee tekton guild. Peter follansbee shares his knowledge and enthusiasm. Peter has also been carving bowls and spoons for decades, possibly boosted when he was country workshopsi summer intern in 1988. Long weekend of spoon carving with peter follansbee. With a few simple tools and chunks of green branches no other woodworker would look at, you can make beautiful, useful spoons almost anywhere. The workshop was a fun way to spend a night getting involved in a skill neither of us had previously experienced. A guide to spoon carving and the new wood culture by barn the spoon. Peter is the joiner at the plantation, and i have admired his work from afar for a long time. I just saw an announcement about the american version of his english book spon. Whether you have just been introduced to spoon carving on the previous days, or youve carved spoons with craft before, or at greenwood fest, or on your own, come join us for a day of exploring spooncarving details. Wooden spoon carving dremel wood carving carved spoons wood spoon love spoons whittling wood 3d. Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later. I have a simple kit of just an axe spoon knife and carving knife.
From there, i plan on some carving patterns that havent made it to video before. Peter follansbee has left the building lost art press. Carving wooden spoons with peter follansbee youtube. Fortunately, the process of learning was made easier for me by the recent release of peter follansbees dvd on how to carve wood spoons. Making folding wooden spoon wood carving patterns and techniques. Aug 15, 2017 furthermore the knife she uses for the majority of her carving is a lambs foot which is more suitable for swiss chip carving. Peter follansbee connecticut valley school of woodworking. Spoon carving with peter follansbee green woodworking has gained a whole new popularity in the last few years and peter follansbee who has been a green for woodworker for over 25 years, has quietly been in the forefront of the movement. A woodcarvers guide to making things by hand by niklas karlsson. Please contact me if you have any other video suggestions that i could share on. For 31 years, peter follansbee has focused on making 17th centurystyle furniture with riven oak, deep geometric relief carving, and drawbored mortiseandtenons. Carving spoons revised second edition shows how to elevate the humble wooden spoon from a utilitarian object to a work of art. This new lienielsen video focuses on spoons and ladles, with sections on. Spoon carving by peter follansbee peter follansbee has been working with wood for over 30 years and has made several households worth of furniture both simple and complex, yet the wooden spoon has been one of his greater challenges.
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