How To Carve A Bark Spoon - Jill Swan

I spent the day with full time spoon carver and instructor Jill Swan at her workshop in the historic city of Canterbury in the South East of England
Below is a link to all of the tutorials I have filmed over the years:
zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials
Connect with Jill using the links below:
Jill’s Website - jillswan.com
Jill’s Instagram - / jillswan10
Jill’s Facebook - / treedomwoods
Below is a timestamp of all the sections in this video:
(Click on the times on the left to go straight to that particular section)
00:00:00 - Beginning
00:00:22 - Intro
00:04:20 - Examples of bark spoons
00:08:33 - Sourcing suitable wood
00:15:32 - Axe work
00:24:17 - Using carving stump as a vice
00:30:05 - Straight knife work
00:46:20 - Spoon knife work
00:56:00 - Drying techniques
00:58:20 - Oiling techniques
01:00:17 - Outro
01:01:50 - Spoontown gathering
01:06:49 - End
As always I appreciate you watching
Take care
Peace
Zed
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[@Zedoutdoors]

Access all of my video tutorials here -- zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials

[@TheKarl1958]

Jill. I loved your video. Zed, you find the most interesting people to discuss projects with.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Karl thank you ~Peace~

[@curiousgeorge555]

She's an excellent teacher.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isn't she just, a super nice lady too ~Peace~

[@jeandresley275]

Thank you for for having Jill on again. She is very inspirational for me as a woman of a certain age.

[@Zedoutdoors]

It's always a delight having Jill on as she's a very dear friend of mine and a super lovely lady ~Peace~

[@gwynjames2077]

Hope you are well in these difficult times . Missed your videos. Stay well.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Gwyn, alas these lockdowns have prevented me from being able to do anything so I hope to get back out as soon as i'm able to. Hope you and family are keeping well ~Peace~

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Welcome to another loving episode of "Spooning with Zed!" ✌👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

Always Marso! :) ~Peace~

[@graemekeable8461]

You are both such awesome folk 😃

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Graeme thank you :) ~Peace~

[@johneriksen5504]

Jill is always a great teacher on these. Thank Zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that John and many thanks for watching my friend ~Peace~

[@johndagostino2451]

@@Zedoutdoors I remember the last video you did with Jill I carved similar spoons from hazelnut wood love her work stay awesome dude 👍🇬🇧🐾🦊🇮🇹

[@pennynicholls]

Wonderful to see you again Jill with Zed. Love seeing your masterful spoon carvings with you at the helm. 👍❤️

[@Zedoutdoors]

Many thanks as always for your kind words Penelope, hope to capture your goodself on video someday too ~Peace~

[@AddToCartEtsySuccess]

I remember watching some of my first spoon carving videos on this channel. Staryed carving. Then made wooden jewelry, now I coach others for success on Etsy. You helped Zed. Thank you!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear and it's amazing how this journey unfolds for us. Sincerely wishing you the best in your endeavours moving forward my friend ~Peace~

[@lucyb15]

Thank-you Zed for bringing us Jill. I love her style and her spoons. Of all the spoon carvers I've met through the internet, I like her best.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats a joy to hear Lucy and I sincerely appreciate you watching thank you ~Peace~

[@martinhazell3147]

Zed plus Jill =fabulousness

[@Zedoutdoors]

Lord Hazell!! thank you so much my man ~Peace~

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Jill you are a master of your art and thank you Zed for making this happen.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words Paul thank you ~Peace~

[@mosswinkle3015]

Zed, you’ve captured and shared absolutely priceless information from UK craftsmen/women. I truly appreciate it and find these lessons very effective and entertaining.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words and am chuffed to hear these videos are helping in some way. Stay blessed ~Peace~

[@PhilEvansOnline]

I really loved watching Jill carving, as she said meditative. Thanks for sharing.

[@Zedoutdoors]

A sincere thank you Phil and indeed a very relaxing craft ~Peace~

[@rebeccarendell6417]

Fantastic spoon carver ! Lovely workshop ;) some treasures in there ... ! Including Jill Swan ;)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Folkestones finest ...hope all is well Becs ~Peace~

[@amandamanifold840]

Thanks so much. Nice to watch another lefty carving! Love that so many carvers are willing to share their skills and knowledge to newbies like myself. One day I hope to visit the old country again soon. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Zedoutdoors]

A sincere thank you for watching and for the kind words Amanda. There's a really lovely and vibrant spoon carving community growing in Australia which is a joy to see ~Peace~

[@kan-zee]

Love Jill's teaching energy

[@Zedoutdoors]

She's an awesome lady to spend time with ~Peace~

[@MrBryndog]

Great video thanks for posting...And who would have thought that shaking hands would be a revolutionary act in 2020. Nice to see humans being humans.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for the kind words Nick thank you ~Peace~

[@CarlCampbell]

Love this idea! I usually strip the bark right off my billets immediately, but after watching this video I think I'll be holding back next time!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes most of us strip the bark off so this is a cool way of incorporating it into the design ~Peace~

[@matm4331]

Thank you Jill and Zed. I always pick up good tips and techniques from your vids Zed. Cheers

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and for watching thank you ~Peace~

[@TommyBoy11]

It was wonderful to watch this peaceful and educational video. This what is especially peaceful on this Thanksgiving Day here in the USA when the atmosphere around us his uncertain. Thank you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hope Thanksgiving is going well for you Tom and I sincerely appreciate the kind words ~Peace~

[@celticfrostherbs]

Another amazing video Zed, thanks so much for all you do. Stay well and take care my friend

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~

[@kfholler]

Yay! Jill Swan’s video on your channel was an early one for me, and the first one I recommend to new carvers! Thrilled to see a part 2! I was “star struck” to carve with Jill online! Cheers!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and a round 2 with Jill was long overdue ~Peace~

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks Jill and Zed,this was great. I learned a lot. Just carved a green Black Birch spoon yesterday. This will help me a lot. Take care.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats aweosme to hear and thank you sincerely for your kind words Quinn ~Peace~

[@jezzab4502]

Just wonderful to watch from every perspective. Thank you both.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Jezza thank you ~Peace~

[@cesarsan2872]

Very nice video, thanx for share😀😀👍👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@stirwoodcraft]

Great to see Jill and yourself Zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Sean it's sincerely appreciated ~Peace~

[@frantanovotny7876]

Thanks for the video Zed and Jill, I appreciate it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Pepek thank you ~Peace~

[@erinikeuchi6447]

Another beautiful design. I am excited to try it tomorrow. Thank you zed for sharing it with us

[@Zedoutdoors]

Wishing you the best of luck Erin and many thanks for watching ~Peace~

[@Megazord716]

Thanks as always for a great vid, Zed!

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Meg thank you ~Peace~

[@user-uw8qo7gs2r]

I find your video's very inspirational 👌. Nice to see you team up again with Miss Swan, after such a long time. The tutorial ( all of them I'd say ) is very clear. Thank you both for your time and effort you've put into this 👌. ✌

[@Zedoutdoors]

As always Maurice thank you so much for your kind wirds and for your support ~Peace~

[@DuimGregory]

Never thought I’d c spoons this caliber ty Z

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that my friend thank you ~Peace~

[@teresakines8888]

Jill is brilliant. Always learn a lot from her. Great teacher! Thank you for this. P.S. The background music was distracting. Your videos are great Zed. Like the peeks around and you have a great eye for letting us see the carving.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Teresa thank you ~Peace~

[@torgnyandree4315]

Great video. "MM" on the axe stands for Mattias Mattsson and "AS" stands for Anders Strömstedt.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ah nice I appreciate the clarification thank you Torgny! ~Peace~

[@balista9831]

has it really been 5 years ! i'd just begun carving and it was raining that day if i remember.

[@Zedoutdoors]

It really has, shocked me when I stopped to think about it, how time flies! ~Peace~

[@robertlockery3454]

You two are awesome I’d love to learn from you guys and hang out one day!!!!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are always welcome Robert and worth mentioning that Jill is organising a spoon gathering this summer in Kent called 'Spoontown' where we will be in attendance ~Peace~

[@dyvel]

I believe she's using the Gränsfors bruks wildlife hatchet. I believe that is the case because that's the one I'm yearning for :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes I think you're right! i''ve been using their hand hatchet for quite sometime and will hopefully be upgrading to a Soulwood Creations axe soon ~Peace~

[@Igotknobblies]

Nice one Jill.....I'm missing your lovely log fire.....and the floor....it's concrete. Never seen that before!🤣 Thanks for bringing this to us Zed!

[@Zedoutdoors]

A sincere thank you for watching and for the kind words ~Peace~

[@Sheepdog1314]

thank you very much...a joy to watch

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~

[@anthonybeaman7256]

Always great info videos, hope you are well

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thankfully all well here Anthony and hope all is good with you too ~Peace~

[@kenedgerly6473]

So impressed with your control. I've been working on learning to use an axe and can never seem to hit the same exact spot twice. Guess it's probably about practice. Great video!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed it's all about practise and many thanks for watching Ken ~Peace~

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

Fantastic video I plan to get into carving next year- thanks for sharing Keep well - atb

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear Dave and many thanks for watching my man ~Peace~

[@berniesr]

As always Zed very enjoyable

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Bernie thank you ~Peace~

[@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174]

Your channel is superb, I wish I found it earlier.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind my friend thank you! ~Peace~

[@andrewzyazev9112]

HIi Zed, autumn is an interesting video, but as alwais tanks to you and Jill!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Andrew thank you ~Peace~

[@madsingh]

awesome vid thanks guys :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Nimai ~Peace~

[@jacobitejake]

Jill's a lovely lady :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that Jake ~Peace~

[@spooki6637]

me sitting in the middle of a college business class watching how to carve a bark spoon

[@AlanHowellphotovideo]

At least you have your priorities straight lol.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Multi tasking ...I like your style ~Peace~

[@jamesmiddleton6464]

I tried to save this for later in December but I couldn't wait. Lovely to see you both. I still say if English Heritage had half the brains they aspire to, then they would give Zed a generous stipend to produce this type of documentary all over the country.

[@Zedoutdoors]

James compliments will get you everywhere, a sincere thank you for your kind and generous words my man ~Peace~

[@ianderbyshire384]

Great to see how your channel has developed since I first discovered it back in the year of "Swamp Bushcraft Show" Very interesting vid, thanks, something tranquil in these times of mayhem and nonesense. Cheers Ian

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Iam long time and hope you've been keeping well, gosh how can we forget that show! :) ~Peace~

[@ianderbyshire384]

@@Zedoutdoors Yes, and I've still haven't met you! ATB Ian

[@rogeriobandeira7400]

Nice video and nice talented lady.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isn't she just and a joy to spend time with ~Peace~

[@WorldSurvivalist]

Come back Zed, its been too long. i need more videos

[@Zedoutdoors]

Soon brother, this lockdown in the UK has really stopped me from being able to do anything :( ~Peace~

[@michellegiles4152]

Loved the video thanks so much. Can you give us a link to purchase good axes and hatches please. I only find junky ones

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Michelle thank you for your kind words, reg hatches it all depends on your budget and where you live. For a more affordable range I would recommend 'Wood Tools' in the UK and 'Greenhaven Forge' in the US ~Peace~

[@michellegiles4152]

Thank you

[@lesliecrowther7004]

High Zed, another great video sir, Jill's a damn good carver too, her scorp is something else, what a tool that is, she mentions Nick westerman, and also Lee stoffer, I guess nick makes the blades and lee makes the handles, does lee get the blades from nick and put it all together ?? Big question, how much would it cost ? Would i need to be seated when you give me the shock. This might give you a laugh!! When jill was doing her axe work and some of the cutting, I found myself tilting and turning my phone I time with her did make me feel a bit silly lol . Yet again all the best Be lucky. Les.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Leslie first of all thank you for your kind words, Reg the Scorp, prices change so not sure what Lee charges nowadays. I must stress though that they sell out within minutes of him putting out a batch so you do have to be incredibly quick, well worth it though if you are able to get one ~Peace~

[@nicolegibbons5784]

i just started spoon carving. I woke up at 430 am with visions of spoons. I wish I could talk with Jill Swan. I love the idea to leave the bark on. Does she have an email address so I could ask her questions?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Nicole you are more than welcome to message Jill, the best way is via her Instagram which I have linked to in the description just below the video ~Peace~

[@kjgas6945]

👍👍🤠🤠

[@Zedoutdoors]

Many thanks for watching! ~Peace~

[@kjgas6945]

@@Zedoutdoors 👍👍🎯🎯

[@blmarg1001]

Zed! Hope alls okay, missing these beautiful cinematics, hope the hiatus is treating you well. ATB

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hey my friend, we have had continuous lockdowns in the UK hence I have not been able to film, will be back at it soon though! ~Peace~

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Zed, where are you? Is everything ok? It's been a while since we've seen you. Hope all is well.🤞🏽✌🏽👍🏽

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate you checking in Marso, alas these lockdowns in the UK have prevented me from being able to do anything. But hope to get back out soon as these restrcitions now lift! ~Peace~

[@marsoelflaco5722]

@@Zedoutdoors Good to know that you are well. Stay smart and stay safe. ✌🏽👍🏽

[@curiousgeorge555]

Lovely spoons. Especialy like the birch. The music is a bit annoying. I have tinnitus so that may be why. Sort of like trying to read when the music is on. Some can and for some it is quite hard.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Many thanks for watching George ~Peace~

[@tomjjackson21]

Zed wth have you gone. It's been far too long for an upload!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Thomas, unfortunately the lockdowns here in the UK over the past year have prevented me from being able to film. But I will be back very soon and appreciate you checking in ~Peace~

[@anthonybeaman7256]

Knot wood could be a pipe

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes very good suggestion! ~Peace~

[@mannymistry68]

I would love to keep watching your videos, but I am not not going to use KZbin as they insist on banning voices because of their opinions and points of view. I hope you will start to post your videos on Rumble, because that is where I am now going to watch streaming videos. I am sick and tired of big tech trying to control which voices we can and cannot listen to.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes it's very sad to see what is happening across all the major platforms ~Peace~

[@hegdespoorti]

No new videos from last 4 months . Why? What happened? Are you ok?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Alas the lockdowns in the UK have prevented me from being able to film but normal schedule should resme shortly, appreciate you checking in! ~Peace~

[@hegdespoorti]

Thanks for your quick reply, Stay home stay safe Take care of your family.!!!!!! Hegde