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Some photos got captured during the burn and of some really talented carvers , one always tries to hide . I got another really good one from you 😬🙏 thanks for being the model 😜

Carved from plum wood and shaped in a flowing sidewinder style, this eating spoon carries the warmth of hand tools and slow craftsmanship.
The handle is decorated with a subtle chip-carved circle, adding texture to the piece.

To deepen the natural tones of the wood, the spoon was treated in a baking soda solution, bringing out a richer, warmer color and highlighting the beautiful grain of the plum wood.

Simple, functional, and made to be held and used every day. 🌿🥄
Finished with a couple of thin layers of tung oil, always cured for a day in the sunlight.

Crafted with love and a touch of tradition ✨

This beautiful wooden children’s spoon is made from rich cherry wood, carefully shaped and oven-baked to enhance its natural strength and warmth. The handle is delicately decorated with the child’s name, making each piece truly one of a kind.

Inspired by the timeless form of a .lila spoon, it combines elegance, comfort, and a story you can hold in your hands.

A perfect keepsake for little ones – made to last, made with heart 🤍

Finally, this one made it ✈️ Down under.

A sidewinder-style wooden spoon, carved from beautifully spalted birch — full of wild grain, movement, and character. Asymmetrical, tactile, made to be used. An eating tool with its own personality.

The handle is decorated with chip carving, adding texture and rhythm to the form.

This spoon is part of a Spoon Swap I started at the wonderful .town Festival last year in 2025, when I met Mat. What began as a simple idea between makers turned into a quiet promise… and now, I’ve finally kept my part.

It has safely arrived in Australia 🌏 — a small object carrying time, intention, and connection across continents.

Better late than never.

I’m incredibly proud to be part of the book Decorative Spooncarving Techniques.

I had the wonderful opportunity to contribute an article about designing and carving lettering on wooden spoons — a topic that is very close to my heart. Seeing my work published alongside so many talented craftspeople is truly an honor.

This book brings together inspiring techniques and beautiful craftsmanship, and I’m grateful to be included among such skilled artisans.

Decorative Spooncarving Techniques has been available for about half a year now through Mortise & Tenon Magazine ().

For those of you in Europe, you can also find it at Slojd.nl.

A special thank you to for this amazing opportunity — I truly appreciate it.

Hand-hewn salad bowl carved from birch wood.

The outside keeps the raw axe texture — each facet telling the story of the tool and the process. A subtle lilac accent adds a quiet contrast to the natural tones of the wood.

Shaped using axe, adze, gouge, and spoon knife — traditional tools, honest marks, no shortcuts.

Paired with matching salad servers carved from plum wood, bringing warmth and depth to the set.

A piece that carries both strength and softness — made for gathering, sharing, and everyday rituals. 🌿

Hand-carved coffee scoops made from solid wood.
Carefully balanced in the hand, shaped with patience and intention.

Crafted from walnut, beech, and plum wood — each piece bringing its own grain, tone, and character. No two scoops are ever the same.

Inspired by the beautiful, organic work of — celebrating simple forms, natural materials, and honest craftsmanship.

Made for slow mornings and mindful rituals. ☕🌿

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It’s always a pleasure to see how a bit of roasting brings out the beauty of the cherry wood grain.
These salad servers are not finished yet, still some finishing on the handles to do . But I wanted to share this one with you .


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Just a test object, forks are fun and I was looking for a specific colour . So I needed a surface to play on. Did a little chip carving too inspired by a piece from .lawrence.uk .

Had an amazing last three weeks!

Just got back from England, where I was at the .town Festival and started working on this wooden piece.

I had the honour of meeting there and chatting with him about this very object — what kind of wood he looks for to carve a vessel like this, and how he splits the two parts.

It was such a great time in England, and I met some truly wonderful people.
Now that I’m back, I’m slowly finding the time to finish the projects I started. 🌿✨

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