The Woodcraft Series - Spoon Carving, Anna Casserley

[@eldeo]

My husband picked up a spoon for his Dad from Anna while in Oxford, and it was very appreciated. We found this and were thrilled to see the artist at work.

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Oh brilliant! I am glad your Father-in-Law is happy with the spoon and even more pleased that you were all able to find out more about Anna. I will let her know what you've said.

[@ferrarigirl666]

i love it when tools and knowledge are carried on for generations!

[@BernhardHofmann]

I've carved plenty of spoons (badly). What a great video showing not just techniques, but also the emotional aspect to what it means to give someone something you've made. In case anyone is concerned about the technique where she's pulling the knife towards herself, I'll point out that the blade was pointing away from her and if she slipped she'd jab the handle of the knife in her chest, not the blade. It is a safe method and I use it as well. :)

[@dominicm6144]

These tools look well maintained. Nice work.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice spoon carving video. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@gonzo381]

Great interview and video. I want to make more spoons myself in my wood but for now and after seeing this I have just purchased one of Anna's!

[@quakerlyster]

I love these craft videos, keep them coming.

[@guygitelis4667]

if i would encounter a women like you i would never let her go! you are amazing! keep up the good work!

[@0ptimusPrime21]

Beautifull work. She has amazing skills and a nice filosophy. love it

[@jonnyboy9584]

I love her work, well done.

[@runarudaya5889]

Beautiful skill! Thank you for the video Amy!

[@AntChistoff]

Thanks for the video! This girl is very strong. She chops wood so easily!

[@hlloyd-fs4uf]

Check back next year when they've started calling her One Thumb Annie.

[@brianwilliams4395]

shes one hell of a spoon carver she makes it look so easy. but trust me its not im still in the process of learning and trying to perfect my work. one day I hope to be as good as her.

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

I remember when she was starting out. One always thought she was going to make it as she comes from a family of makers and has a certain unstopability about her. Good person.

[@lenhowl]

Wow, awesome carving. Well done.

[@NeppytheGiant]

Really enjoyed the interview Amy. Wonderfully done. Can't wait to see the up and coming videos you'll be doing.

[@clayguinard3651]

Best video ever on spoons

[@APollo-xv7du]

the best spoon maker iv seen yet sweet work

[@geeyongpark8184]

fantastic skill and fantastic tools

[@rickschuman2926]

The sound keeps fading at the end of the clips. Otherwise, very good and detailed footage.

[@stephenmitchell8324]

Love her work keep them coming Amy x

[@bluetoad2001]

i would love to see more images of the vise. i want to make a vise like the one in your video. thanks for posting

[@joshuaneal6929]

You are very skilled

[@UPGardenr]

Thanks for posting I have to get a set of those

[@davelester1985]

that wood is like butter. wow.

[@JohnSmith-il4wi]

liked and subscribed, thanks from Chicago

[@zigydk]

Thank you for sharing. Lovely spirit.

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Enjoyed the video keep up the good work be blessed

[@MrJazzy54]

Hello!! Is it posible to find out what brand of hookknife she is using??? Love your work!!

[@thebeardedcarver]

Looks like a Nic Westermann.

[@MrJazzy54]

@@thebeardedcarver Thanks!! It sound's like this is what she saying - great!!

[@MDrebellion]

Wow great job. I need to meet u and learn

[@millijr1]

Great video.

[@negicraft7700]

Amazing work i like it

[@jonasjo202]

Nice one...

[@aHigherPower]

How do you get a hold of Anna Casserley? She is amazing with an ax. I would love to learn more from her. I'll have to try and make a Ladle spoon for my next video. Thumbs up!

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Probably best to have a look at her website! annacasserley.co.uk/

[@aHigherPower]

Amy yeah I tried but the page would not open under contacts. It is what it is. Thanks.

[@dougolgreybearddinowoodydu1845]

+aHigher Power I just got thru trying and it opened for me. It may have been something that day you tried? Hope this helps. stay safe keep warm have fun and whittle to keep your sanity ol greybeard dino ; - ) >

[@aHigherPower]

Thank you I'll try again.

[@christopherpalomares6093]

Where can i get a hook knife like the one she uses, long handle. I couldn't really hear who makes it, awesome spoons! Thank you

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Check out nicwestermann.co.uk/ Have fun!

[@sofianebenhadj60]

very very very good of job

[@snowwalker9999]

What's the size of your Nick Westermann Twa Cam knife? 50 mm? I think I have the same but mine seems to be a little bigger and I am wondering if I should order the smaller one also. Great work and techniques by the way. Cheers!

[@fullstrutn]

doesn't a good wooden spoon just feel better in your hands than a chrome and plastic one?

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[@Sera79]

Nice job! :)

[@gonzo381]

Have also subscribed to the magazine. By the way I can't quite hear the name of the person who makes the spoon knife...nick someone, can you help me I would like to buy a spoon knife like that also.

[@Amy-nz8qg]

nicwestermann.co.uk/ Glad I could put you in touch with him :)

[@Ivaleya]

I agree, I would like to get one of those too :) I am just finishing my first spoon, but I can promise it wont be the last one :)

[@Ivaleya]

Oh, now I did see his name. I joined his waitlist earlier today :D

[@perleslee7522]

great!!

[@connorclark4511]

When you bought that spoon knife was it ready to use Street out of the package

[@sergebouchez2722]

Bonjour, pourriez vous me communiquer l'endroit où je peux me procurer ce magnifique "spin Knife" s'il vous plaît. Cordialement Serge

[@Amy-nz8qg]

nicwestermann.co.uk/ son site est en train d'être renové, mais on peut le trouver ici après le 1 Fev, je crois!

[@sergebouchez2722]

@@Amy-nz8qg merci Amy 🙏

[@marceloquintanilla4777]

Impresionante como agarras el hacha 👍 ...... Lástima que no te entiendo nada 😢

[@SimonsDiscoveries]

Whaaat?! And I thought I knew how to carve a spoon.

[@connorclark4511]

Cool

[@craftsmank]

nice

[@srgato8286]

that type of wood used?

[@omri7188]

this is how all women shold be good work and keep it up

[@LCIOchouno]

Hey where can I get the curved tool and the knife

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Anna uses: nicwestermann.co.uk/ Happy spooning!

[@fcxzb]

Hi, I want to ask what kind of wood is the best for spoon carving and what kind of wood are you using in the video? Thanks you.

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Hello! In the video, Anna is using fresh sycamore, which is often a favourite among spoon carvers. Anna usually carves wild cherry. Make sure you carve the wood while it is still green and select a piece of tree that is knot-free and straight-grained. Forest-grown trees are better because they don't have to buttress themselves against the wind, so are generally less fibrous. I hope that helps!

[@fcxzb]

Hi again , of curse that helped me to understand more. One more question maybe you know about woods in the Middle East like in Israel and close to her. Woods that could be good for wood carving spoons and there is some way that i can to find by my self? And what more kinds of woods is good for that? Thank you very much , you are helping me!

[@Amy-nz8qg]

miller My pleasure. If anyone else reading these posts wants to contribute then please do. I am no expert. Most soft fruit trees like almond, peach, mulberry etc. would be very good to carve, especially if they are grown in a sheltered area. Olive wood is very beautiful but very hard, so maybe a project for when you are more practiced!

[@fcxzb]

Thank you , last question when I complete to carve my spoon I should Buttering something like an oil or something like that on the spoon ? Have a nice day!

[@Amy-nz8qg]

miller Use olive/walnut/linseed oil or a mixture of any of those with beeswax!

[@ogunkay6356]

Which type of wood do you use usually?

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Anna uses a lot of wild cherry and sycamore. As she says in the video, forest-grown, especially naturally regenerated, timber, will be least fibrous and knotty. You want trees that have grown searching for light above them and in a sheltered environment.

[@randalflagg9086]

Amy Birch , , sycamore, , Beech, Hazel, Ash, Lime, , horse chestnut, Yew, Lilac and fruit trees apple, pear etc are all good woods to work with all with their own characteristics!

[@truenagas4442]

4:37 best parts lol

[@actimasprime6226]

youve had your fair share of LSD Anna . Also is that the constant sound of blow flies in the background or what ?

[@muratcelik8553]

ellerine sağlık güzellik :)

[@LarsKiel]

👍

[@danmorgan3685]

I do a bit of spoon carving myself and I was wondering how she dealt with her boobs. I frequently hold my work against my chest like she did but I use a bit of stiff leather as a guard and - more importantly - a pad. I did like how she set up her work space. I particularly liked that wooden brace she had attached to her chopping block. I don't have a vice either and trust me it would make a HUGE difference.

[@slappedyak7169]

sharp tools, and good technique. Boobs aren't a barrier to anything.

[@carloastone166]

brvissima

[@koo_channel6830]

いいね👍😉

[@JohnColgan.]

Nice work . I missed wht the wood species was? You carved so easily with the hook knife. Finally found a good reason for women and padded bra ... Gives you some carve protection 😅😉😃

[@mustamuri]

Wufh! :-)

[@cesaralvarez5982]

Nice video Amy, good lighting and point of view, however, there are few things that I'm uncomfortable with, I can get past the English accent, but she mumbles a lot and it is hard to understand what she is saying. It's call a draw knife, to be used on a draw stroke. She is asking for an injury when she pushes with that particular knife. Safety may not be a priority to her, viewers may think it is okay to use such tool that way. it's not. I like her hook knife. I look forward to your new posting.

[@Amy-nz8qg]

Thank you for your comment and I am glad you like the video. I will say however, for any aspiring woodworkers, that Anna is a highly-competent professional and is using a push-knife. To use this tool, you push it down the length of wood: www.garrettwade.com/swedish-push-knife/p/04D04.04/www.garrettwade.com/swedish-push-knife/p/04D04.04/

[@kevindesilva8030]

Cesar ,Unfortunatly your comment is incorrect . Anna is using a Swedish spliting knife which is beveled on both sides and because the handles are set straight out is designed to be pushed or pulled . Anyone with even a limited amout of experience can see from the way she handles her axe that she is a a very compendent craftswomen , using all the tools shown in a safe manor.

[@slappedyak7169]

God it's good to see a spoon carver that isn't another cis white man. It's a beautiful hobby, but there is that undercurrent of old fashioned patriarchal masculinity which can be really offputting. Having such a male dominated space can be a barrier to other people getting involved in such a great craft.

[@andcarp93]

Slapped Yak what are you talking about? Most spooncarvers I know are the most lovely people and are nowhere near "patriarchal". There is a lot of well respected female carvers like Jane Mickelborough. Never have I heard or read one sexist or chauvinist remark in spooncarving. What you are doing is just plain Man-hating.