- 1). Place the board on a work surface. Draw the outline of the spoon on one 3-inch-by-12-inch surface. The handle should consist of a wedding bell at the top with two hearts below it. Draw a larger heart for the bowl of the spoon.
- 2). Cut the outline of the spoon out on a band saw. Slowly feed the board through the saw, allowing the blade to cut as you guide the board along the pencil lines.
- 3). Cut small chips of wood to round out the shapes on the handle. Chipping small bits with a carving knife will create a detailed final piece. Be sure to cut away from your body to avoid cutting yourself if the knife slips.
- 4). Carve the bottom side of the spoon bowl so that it is rounded. Use a carving knife to cut away thin shavings to produce a smooth surface.
- 5). Carve out the inside of the spoon bowl using a gouge chisel. Hold the chisel at a slight angle and carve from the outside edge of the spoon bowl toward the center. Cut away thin shavings until the bowl of the spoon is hollowed out and smooth.
- 6). Sand the surface of the spoon with fine-grit sandpaper. Always sand in the same direction as the wood grain.
- 7). Apply a wood finish to the love spoon. Allow the finish to dry before handling.
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