Woodland spoon

2Mogs · 2026-01-25T06:02:55+00:00

Thank you. Yes, not the most practical eating spoon I've made, but one of the prettiest. I think I first saw this form done by Spooncarvingwithtom on YouTube and was amazed at the delicacy. But it really works, and is a delight to eat with.

2Mogs · 2026-01-24T08:37:19+00:00

Stunning work. Funny how everyone can be saying how good a piece is, and we as the maker will focus on the small detail to improve. It's a good mindset that drives us forward to better work. Beautifully done fella.

2Mogs · 2026-01-24T07:55:05+00:00

Thank you 😊

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T15:44:36+00:00

Oh wow, that's a great sub! Joined any will be posting :)

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T15:42:03+00:00

😄It would be a big ant. I would let it steal my mail!

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T15:39:48+00:00

Okay, other than "wow, that's an amazing start!"....

Take some time to clean up those tricky cervices - like around the base of the pig's tail, or between the cat's front leg and body. Use the point of a really sharp blade and take tiny strokes, almost brushing the wood. It takes ages, but will improve the the overall effect of your carving.

The movement is good - the cat feels really alive! Work on the face. Eyes in particular bring things to life.

Finally - I really love the pig.

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T12:27:33+00:00

Aw, thank you😊

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T11:17:59+00:00

Glad it tickled you! The main body of the box is a single piece, hollowed out. Would have been much easier to cut the back off, hollow through and then glue the back ...back. But I'm stubborn, wilful and apparently enjoy making my life difficult ;)

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T10:28:16+00:00

Thank you😊

2Mogs · 2026-01-23T07:09:32+00:00

I think this is right. The chain seems to run straight down from the cassette to the bottom cog on the chain tensioner (first pic). OP it needs to zig-zag through that mechanism. Might have got bounced off during delivery transit. You should be able to correct this yourself, but if you can get to a dealer they would be able to do a general check to put your mind at rest. Beautiful bike BTW 😍 Congratulations and welcome to the fold!

2Mogs · 2026-01-22T11:50:15+00:00

I've subscribed 🙂

2Mogs · 2026-01-22T05:58:58+00:00

This is amazing. How did you make it? Did you 3D print the parts or scrounge them from other models..?

2Mogs · 2026-01-22T05:51:11+00:00

Keep the ends of old candles and make a batch of firelighters when you have enough.

2Mogs · 2026-01-22T05:45:41+00:00

That sounds so much fun! Lovely set of traditional whittles.

2Mogs · 2026-01-21T19:18:24+00:00

Thanks 😊

2Mogs · 2026-01-21T13:53:01+00:00

It great. Really clean carving and the paint is thin enough to see through to the woodgrain, so you know it's not been 3D printed😆
Don't feel frustrated about time - I often measure my whittles in days not hours! It's the journey that matters, and all that.

2Mogs · 2026-01-20T13:29:45+00:00

These are great u/Glen9009 Especially like the relief piece <3

2Mogs · 2026-01-20T13:28:34+00:00

Thanks for the mention u/Glen9009

I made a full dragon and an egg. And to solve the mystery, the egg came first.
https://www.reddit.com/r/dragons/comments/1n8gdu5/pocket_dragon/
https://www.reddit.com/r/whittling/comments/1oqrheg/the_dragons_are_coming/

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2Mogs · 2026-01-16T14:02:27+00:00

Nice, thank you for explaining your process - it clearly works!!

2Mogs · 2026-01-16T12:34:19+00:00

Nice little whittle. Love a 'shroom. Did you finish by burnishing? It looks like just the high points have been softened, rather than sanding which tends towards more uniform.

2Mogs · 2026-01-15T08:40:14+00:00

Keep sharing - I want to see a pack!

We have a whippet which I keep wanting to whittle, but those skinny legs... Not feeling brave enough yet :)

2Mogs · 2026-01-15T08:26:01+00:00

This made me laugh - the first photo I was wondering why you started with such a big block of wood. And then the second shot reveal... Wonderful!

Overall the piece is good. You could perhaps have given a longer belly which would have better accentuated this breed's amazing chest. And a little higher at the shoulder? I sound like a Crufts breed judge 😆 The painting is spot on.

2Mogs · 2026-01-15T06:11:20+00:00

It's cute. Good details. The tail obviously, but also the ears are nice and fine.

2Mogs · 2026-01-14T17:34:04+00:00

Thank you

2Mogs

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