How To Carve A Spoon - Dan Lawrence

[@Zedoutdoors]

Watch Dan teaching you 'How to carve a wooden bowl with hand tools' - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5nWZpKdbZKJmq8 Watch Dan demonstrating good posture & stretching techniques - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3yXeKWJh512la8 Download Dans free Spoon Template - www.dan-lawrence.co.uk

[@Kris__88]

carving with both left and right hands, first time I have seen this. very talented

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes that surpised me too when filming with Dan, and he does it so effortlessly ~Peace~

[@garrystedman4093]

I have learnt so much from your videos. Nice little tricks on ways to turn the knife or spoon knife. Thank you so much and your spoon carvers you have visited to film.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Gary, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching. Am really happy to hear these videos are helping you in your carving journey and I have many more video collaborations planned for this year ahead. Take care ~Peace~

[@vastyesaltydog]

Not even halfway through and I can already tell this is one I’ll come back to regularly for tips and inspiration. Thanks so much Zed, and pass on our thanks to Dan-he’s an extremely talented craftsman.

[@Zedoutdoors]

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

[@curiousgeorge555]

Out of all of Zed's vid's on spoon carving, imo, this one has the most tips and tricks for the actual carving aspect. Dan is an excellent instructor.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and it was an honour to be able to document Dan's process so that it may help others ~Peace~

[@aurorahf]

Have been following Dan on Instagram for a while so was delighted to find this, thankyou so much

[@Zedoutdoors]

The pleasure is all mine and Dan produces the most wonderful work ~Peace~

[@bigsavagedaddy5960]

Magnificent video. This guy is an exceptional teacher, too.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that and thank you for the kind words ~Peace~

[@patrickgatons]

Loads of great carving tips, thanks. Really nice camera work too. Always zooming in or out to catch the action without being annoying.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Patrick, I have lots to learn and improve upon when it comes to camera work as like you said, it's a tough subject to film properly ~Peace~

[@manguydude905]

Great video! Learned a lot from this lad! I like to use Walrus oil furniture butter for oiling spoons, it smells great and it's made from all plant based oils

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and I have never heard of that oil so must check it out! ~Peace~

[@simonbarnard1861]

Great video Zed. Really like Dan’s thoughts on templates for beginners, I do think the discipline of learning to carve to a line as a beginner is worthwhile. This gives ‘real’ knife skill to then develop from rather than the ‘let the wood speak to me’ maxim that can be an excuse for lack of control or knife skills.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes, it's a contentious topic when it comes to templates, especially for beginners. My thoughts are that everyone learns differently, and there is a cohort of beginners who it can really help, the caveat being that you don't rely on them moving forward and rather use them as a springboard to develop the core skills ~Peace~

[@ronniepearce4438]

Thank you Dan and Zed. I am an absolute beginner and have learnt so much. I am sure I will rewatch tis one many times!

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Ronnie and hopefully the many videos I have on my channel help you on your journey. Stay blesed my man ~Peace~

[@Atticus1354]

Fantastic to see a spoon carver talk about actually using the spoon and even putting it in his mouth to check the ergonomics.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed the ergonomics and the usability of the spoon is paramount ~Peace~

[@joshwalker5605]

So nice to see this sort of long form in-depth videos instead of hyperactive 10 minute cut down attention deficit festivals. Being able to watch a master at work at length is so valuable to me, thanks so much for all these.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed the short videos do have their place, but I feel it's important to include as much detail as possible in order to capture the true essence of a craftsman at work ~Peace~

[@edmundbollom1935]

Really appreciate the time and effort you take to create and share these videos Zed. Your channel is a treasure trove of knowledge. Many thanks mate.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Edmund ~Peace~

[@paulsmithies7620]

Watched again on phone such a thorough talk through

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Paul! ~Peace~

[@djmonkeyking]

Hi Zed. Im new to green woodwork and I just want to say how much I have appreciated your videos in helping me get started. Keep up the good work and spreading the joy of these crafts. Thank you. Thanks Dan. Fantastic. Really enjoyed this video and look forward to checking out your template.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and to hear about your journey into green woodworking. Worth mentioning that I have all of my tutorials listed on this page on my blog for easier navigation - zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials

[@michan26]

Love that the first spoon example is the twin spoon of the one i bought from Dan right after he made them:) Such a wonderful spoon!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Oh wow nice, Dans work is some of my favourite out of all the makers ~Peace~

[@bunyaminaltinok9252]

Another great video Zed, thanks to you and thanks to Dan.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Bunyamin thank you ~Peace~

[@scottwardcarvings]

Love it. Thanks again Zed. Inspiring as usual. Dan is amazing.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isn't he just and many thanks for watching Scott ~Peace~

[@MelanieRiley-lt2rl]

brilliant craftmanship 🤩

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that, Dan is a very talented chap ~Peace~

[@Mudjimbawoodcraft]

Wonderful as always Zed! Always a good day when I see a new video from you. Cheers.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words Danny and for supporting the channel ~Peace~

[@joeschang28]

Many thanks again Zed for making such excellent video! Dan is one of my favorite spoon carver, his work is really awesome

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for the ongoing support Joes. Like you I also consider Dan one of my favourtie makers, so it was a real honour he allowed me to document his entire process so that others may learn ~Peace~

[@christopherwilson1878]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks Dan and Zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Chris ~Peace~

[@jacesamikov9571]

Great video. Amazing how he can carve with both hands, switching the knife around.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed Jace I was fascinated with that too! ~Peace~

[@paulsmithies7620]

Great youtube as always, full indepth, I appreciate you both taking the time to get this out, really informative to hear Dan's thought process as he carves.

[@Zedoutdoors]

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

[@brianmcgreal6316]

Excellent detail. Many thanks to both of you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Brian thank you ~Peace~

[@bethstewart1319]

Really useful. Thanks Zed and Dan.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you Beth ~Peace~

[@Jan290195]

Thank you again. That was a wonderful video!! I been looking forward to watching it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Really happy to hear you enjoyed it Jan and appreciate your kind words ~Peace~

[@philippebaril2293]

A great wood carver, thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isn't he just, many thanks Philippe ~Peace~

[@jhob101]

Thanks SO much for this video guys, watching and learning from Dan's process was absolutely fascinating and I learnt so much. I'll definitely be rewatching this a number of times I'm sure, so much great info and ideas packed in I can't possibly absorb it all at once. Legends the pair of ya, big up your good selves!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and for watching John, indeed Dan was incredibly generous with his knowledge whilst filming this video that i'm eternally grateful to him. Happy carving my friend ~Peace~

[@jamiemaxwell2074]

This is a fantastic video filled with some great tips and tricks. I love hearing that a talented carver like Dan still has things that he is unsure of with his carving, despite all of his years of experience. As a beginner, it makes me realize that I am not alone...lol. Really nice work with the camerawork as well. Thanks for presenting this guys!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely apreciate your kind words Jamie and wishing you all the best in your carving journey ~Peace~

[@infinitebizmedia]

The bark looked awesome. I would've left it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes that was an option too ~Peace~

[@naturalflow157]

This is exactly what I needed, my friend. You have such a wonderful spirit within you, and we all can see it through your creativity here. This is what I needed after a long and stressful day at work. Finding peace and like-minded people is what makes me want to keep moving, working, and improving. Thank you and wishing you the best ;)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, Dan was an absolute delight to spend time around ~Peace~

[@madsingh]

Another awsome lesson Zed and Dan

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@lesliehunt2117]

I am a 69 year old woman and I had shoulder surgery 6 months ago and have been so busy catching up on things that I have not really been doing any carving. This video makes me want to jump up and carve. Thank you Dan and Zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Leslie, I appreciate the kind words and sincerely wishing you the best in your healing journey since your operation ~Peace~

[@bushcraftravi3278]

Nice to see you again ☺️☺️☺️

[@Zedoutdoors]

Likewise Ravi! ~Peace~

[@ecornely]

At least watching this video gave me back the energy to carve while I was a bit discouraged. Thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear Eric and sincerely hoping you get your carving mojo back ~Peace~

[@alwynroberts8465]

Awesome video that I am going to come back to multiple times. Thank you so much for making it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Chuffed to hear you found the video useful Alwyn and appreciate the kind words ~Peace~

[@dallasmandy]

This is incredible

[@Zedoutdoors]

Dan sure is one talented guy ~Peace~

[@raymondwheatley5618]

Excellent viewing and great demonstration by Dan very informative and interesting great camera work too Zed cheers guys 👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

Much appreciated Raymond thank you ~Peace~

[@OrtoInScatola]

As usual you have published another awesome video. I think the idea of learning to use both hands is something as a beginner I was thinking just the other day could be very very very useful. And I think that for beginners should be even easier since we tend to suck even with the dominant hand. Immediately ordered an eating spoon because out of dozens of spoon carvers I have seen, he seems to feel and design his spoons exactly how I like them. Can’t wait to try the lollipop feel he was talking about.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Great point reg using both hands, I was aware to a degree that Dan used both hands when carving, but it was only when we sat down to film that I realised he was so profficient at it! I sincerely appreciate your kind words Francesco and for supporting Dans work by purchasing one of his spoons, he is genuinely one of my favourite makers so you have made a great choice! ~Peace~

[@OrtoInScatola]

@@Zedoutdoors he’s definitely my favorite spoon maker for sure, plus he seems like a great person all around! If I lived in the uk I’d love to meet him one day

[@barkleyholmes5053]

Wow! Great camera work Zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@MrPaulbibby77]

What an amazing video and Dan has really inspired and taught me and I’m sure others soooo much Thank you both

[@Zedoutdoors]

Bibmeister flex ...thank you bro ~Peace~

[@katimaboy]

Amazing, thank you so much !

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Dan ~Peace~

[@timtomke1569]

Thank you amazing video as always 🖖

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Tim ~Peace~

[@matesematese1572]

Zed wow much oblidged for sharing keep doing what you are you deserve more subs i dabble in carving forks and spoons and recantly got into shillagleah stick carving 🍀👍🦊🐾

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and I hope to cover a video on walking stick carving one day! ~Peace~

[@matesematese1572]

@@Zedoutdoors zed fantastic idea stay awsome 👍🦊🐾🍀

[@Dadbro_]

Always excellent

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are too kind Josh thank you ~Peace~

[@tinytim329]

Great video bro

[@Zedoutdoors]

You the man Tim thank you ~Peace~

[@mikewalrus4763]

Thanks to the pair of you! A really terrific video (as always with Zed's stuff - in a tinny weeny way I hate him for them - because I know that once started I'll be stuck in front of the computer, and return - frequently! with no breaks for a couple of hours it like drifiting off to a different world!) Giving me lot's of idea's mind you will I take them up? Looking at all of them and following them on might take me several years - at 75 I'm not sure how long I have left . . . . . . . but by heck I'll give 'er a go! Isn't it nice to see a video given by somebody who actually knows what they are doing and is doing it to help - unlike the usual ones that seem to be saying "look at me ain't I clever!"

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Mike, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and am chuffed to hear you enjoyed the video. Dan is a real gem of a guy, lots of talent and humble about it too. Stay blessed my man ~Peace~

[@cesarsan2872]

Another great video as always Saludos Zed 👍 👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

Gracias my friend! ~Peace~

[@kjgas6945]

Thank you Zed!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Likewise my friend ~Peace~

[@kjgas6945]

@@Zedoutdoors 👍👍🤠🤠

[@debraparry3888]

How long time wise did this spoon take to make? Am curious as it takes me a long time to craft a spoon.

[@Zedoutdoors]

There's no definitve answer to that as it all depends on skill level, spoon design and whether you are making for fun or to sell. If you are not selling your spoons, then take all the time you need ~Peace~

[@tomasondracek2210]

I have two questions how you get Wood for carving? Is legal to harvest tree?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Tomas, in the UK you cannot harvest a tree you do not own. The wood used is primarily sourced from tree surgeons and / or those who work in woodland management ~Peace~

[@OrtoInScatola]

Everybody seems to use spoon carving tools made by Nick, but his waiting list is years long. What is an alternative quality tool maybe made in Sweden that could be purchased to begin? I am not looking for a cheap alternative, but for a good quality spoon carving hook.

[@Zedoutdoors]

The hook knife from 'Wood Tools' is readily available and is great value for money - wood-tools.co.uk/product-category/tools/

[@OrtoInScatola]

@@Zedoutdoors awesome! Thank you so much, Zed!

[@curiousgeorge555]

Very educational! The axe technique freaks me out a bit but maybe that is only because I cut myself with a chisle not so long ago. Big thumb up!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed it's always important to have good technique when using sharp tools ~Peace~

[@brunovrancic8330]

What is the weight of the axe head? Thank You for lessons.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you Bruno, I believe the axe head is 550 gram ~Peace~

[@arendvandecasteele7375]

Thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you ~Peace~

[@cedricdeheynwoeste]

Cool

[@Zedoutdoors]

Much appreciated Cedric ~Peace~

[@Shipslaw]

Great! There is, however, one bad thing about making small things out wood - you hate seeing people chop wood up for firewood; seeing hundreds of spoons, or chessmen, even chessboards, going up in smoke is sad.

[@Zedoutdoors]

The beauty with wood is that it is regerative ~Peace~

[@debraparry3888]

Takes a lot longer to grow than to carve. I make small carvings up to chainsaw carvings and am always conscious of the time it took a particular piece to grow, so I try to be respectful.