Spoons/Ladles etc.......need ideas

[newt]

I started carving spoons not all that long ago and it's become an obsession.
20 spoons later I'm looking for ideas on styles used by Native Americans and 1700's traders,trappersand hunters.
I just started using Beech and I have to say I like it.
Most of the wood I use now is salvaged from firewood.
Currently I am making a Ladle that is Beech and about 15" long.
Any sites with pics would be a big help.
:thanks:

 

[Trina]

I dont have any suggestions to offer, but would love to see a picture of your work, sounds very nice...

 

[newt]

I should have the Beech Ladle done Sunday so I'll post all the work then.
I've given away quite a few spoons so far too.
I'm limited on the tools but I see the need for some better carving tools and such.
btw I didn't realize we had a camp forum.... :sorry:

 

[longshot47]

Newt-
Here's a longshot.
I have a vague recollection of reading about a swedish carver who did lots of treen and such--I think his name is Willie Lindquist? Lundquist?? You might try searchin' in that direction. Not american indian, as sought, but I see you ain't gettin' much else. Good luck, its all in the grain.
.....Longshot

 

[cajou]

Dear Newt I know ther is a fine collection off spoons in the indian muzeum off Colter bay,Grand Teton Nationaal Park,Wyoming I have seen it when i was up there last Year, from that collection ther's a book publischt.with 16 spoons in it. the book is cald the spirit of native america'Chronicle Books, San Francisco .I woold send you a copy off the page with the spoons, but don't know :shake:hauw i can post it here, If jou want it i can send it by mail (I'mean the one with stamps and envelops)(I'm always in troble when modern techno gets invalvd)
:sorry: :sorry: :sorry:
Sorry for my Englisch but jou probably understand it better then flamisch :sorry:

 

[CrackStock]

Some random shots in that general direction:

Several of my friends use a carved gourd for a ladle. You might give that a go.

Have you condsidered cutting and reshaping horn into spoons?

I have been wanting to find a good spoon mould and cast some as part of living history events.

Hope that you find something that you like or can use.

CS