About

I carve for the same reasons that Ghandi spun and Jesus did carpentry- to drop into reality and provide for material plane needs whilst living for the Spirit and by the Spirit.

I use traditional tools and methods. The slower pace and quiet nature of this way of working leads to a more organic, one-of-a-kind sculpture in every piece. 

By consciously choosing to use no power tools I’m able to work with nature & not against it- allowing for unique knots, grain and other buried treasures to shine through. With this process the decades of birdsong and aliveness of nature are still resonating in your spoon as you cook or eat with it.

Several hours of work go into every spoon over the course of a few weeks. The process involves locally sourcing green-wood in the form of storm-fallen trees and arborists remnants. I use a handsaw to cut to size, then axe out the rough shape, whittle with specialised knives and gouges and leave to dry for a week. Once dry, the spoons are finished by burnishing and slowly layering flaxseed oil- leaving each coat to harden in the sun.

I thank God for the skill given to me to work so intimately with Mother Nature’s gifts, and for the blessings this craft continues to bring my family and I. May these spoons give love and innumerable benefits to their users.

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If you would like to learn a little more about my carving journey and ethos, you can read this beautiful article written by my friend Cade on his website...

Om Cade - Spoon Carving with Daniel from Spoon Baba