Transform a block of wood into a beautiful kitchen utensil! The Spoon Carving Project Book is a complete carving guide to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing wooden spoons. This must-have book features 15 skill-building projects that include cooking, serving and everyday spoons, a pie server, butter knife, honey dipper, scoops, and more. Step-by-step instructions, woodcarving patterns, and materials lists are provided for the projects that start off simple and slowly progress in difficulty. Also included are comprehensive overviews on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips. Author Emmet Van Driesche is a professional spoon carver, writer, and farmer who lives in western Massachusetts. Features: 15 skill-building projects with step-by-step instructions, woodcarving patterns, and materials lists Comprehensive overviews on sourcing green wood, roughing out, basic cuts, food-safe finishes, utensil care, and sustainable carving tips Specifications: Cover Style: Softcover Product Size: 8" × 10" Page Count: 128 pages ISBN: 9781497102972 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing What's Included: (1) Spoon Carving Project Book, 15 Simple Designs for the Kitchen by Emmet Van Driesche