{"product_id":"decorative-spoon-carving-techniques","title":"Decorative Spoon Carving Techniques","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDecorative Spoon Carving Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eApprox cost to buy and ship individual book from USA $97 AUD, that is a saving of $22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ve carved the form. Now what?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is about what comes next — the details that turn a simple spoon into something personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative Spoon Carving Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, edited by Emmet Van Driesche and published by Mortise \u0026amp; Tenon, brings together a group of world-class carvers to share how they approach surface, pattern, and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mortiseandtenonmag.com\/collections\/books\/products\/decorative-spoon-carving-techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView on Mortise \u0026amp; Tenon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a single approach — it’s a collection of perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is written by a different carver, walking through their process step by step. You get a rare look at how experienced makers think about decoration, not just how they do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers a wide range of techniques, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKolrosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting and surface colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting and ebonising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrushi (traditional lacquer work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a broad mix — from subtle surface treatments to more expressive decoration — all explained clearly with practical guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us start out focused on shape. Clean cuts. Good form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut decoration opens up a different layer of carving — one where you can start to leave your own mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows that there’s no single way to do it. Just a range of approaches, each with its own feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s well laid out, full of clear photography, and designed to actually be used at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe step-by-step breakdowns make it approachable, whether you’re just starting to explore decoration or looking to expand what you already do. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftcover (Smyth-sewn binding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 7\" x 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull colour photography throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Mortise \u0026amp; Tenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve been carving for a while and feel like your work is ready for the next step, this is a solid place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess about shaping.\u003cbr\u003eMore about expression.\u003cbr\u003eWhere your style starts to show.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmett Van Driesche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45134098497615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/6962\/1071\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-23at3.41.16PM.png?v=1776923008","url":"https:\/\/www.woodtamer.com.au\/products\/decorative-spoon-carving-techniques","provider":"Wood Tamer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}