During my own personal isolation caused by cancer and now COVID-19, I unexpectedly discovered a fondness for carving.
Carving wood has a meditative power very different from other hobbies, like painting or playing guitar. I guess the fact that you rarely will lose a finger playing guitar certainly keeps you more deeply focused.
Where to start?
With few tools and a whim formed from watching random YouTube carving videos, I eventually made a spoon. I say made, instead of carved due to the lack of proper technique and the exhaustive effort on my part to finally produce a single spoon.
Still, I was encouraged to learn more and equip myself a little better. I picked up the following basic tools, so wish me luck that the next time we meet, I’ll have more spoons and all ten digits.
