Julian Jones

Australia

Littlebear Slöjd is Julian’s Spooncarving business. Littlebear refers to Ursa Minor, and Ursula, which is his Daughter’s middle name. Slöjd (Anglicised as “Sloyd”) is the Swedish word for practical and useful handcrafts. It also refers to an educational philosophy about teaching wood and leather craft – especially wood carving – to young people.

Julian is a certified wooden spoon tragic and has carved hundreds of spoons since picking up the hobby on a trip to Canada. He also has a bachelors degree in history, with research into spoon carving in Wales for his final project. Joining together the craft of spoon carving and the study of material culture history is his way to rediscover the role of the wooden spoon in the household. Julian uses his spoons every day and encourages others to make functional objects and do the same.

Julian on YouTube

Video Playlist
1/9 videos
1
How to Axe the Crank into a Spoon Billet  |  Greenwood Spooncarving tips (#1)
How to Axe the Crank into a Spoon Billet | Greenwood Spooncarving tips (#1)
03:05
2
Freehand drawing a cawl spoon profile and axing out | Greenwood Spooncarving Tips (#2)
Freehand drawing a cawl spoon profile and axing out | Greenwood Spooncarving Tips (#2)
06:04
3
Axing out a small spoon without stop-cuts | Hook and Sloyd knife grips.
Axing out a small spoon without stop-cuts | Hook and Sloyd knife grips.
05:58
4
Five tips for better finishing cuts | Understanding Knife-Finish | Greenwood spoon carving tips (#4)
Five tips for better finishing cuts | Understanding Knife-Finish | Greenwood spoon carving tips (#4)
20:05
5
How to hollow a spoon bowl | Using a hook knife effectively | Greenwood spoon carving tips (#5)
How to hollow a spoon bowl | Using a hook knife effectively | Greenwood spoon carving tips (#5)
03:10
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How I carve an eating spoon (narrated) + tips for intermediate spoon-carvers | Greenwoodworking
How I carve an eating spoon (narrated) + tips for intermediate spoon-carvers | Greenwoodworking
16:35
7
How I make an Axe Block / Carving Stump for Green Woodworking
How I make an Axe Block / Carving Stump for Green Woodworking
07:20
8
Supplementary Spooncarving Tools:   Using the Hand Adze and Twca Cam.
Supplementary Spooncarving Tools: Using the Hand Adze and Twca Cam.
03:36
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Greenwoodworking - 10 Tips to Improve your Carving Axe Technique
Greenwoodworking - 10 Tips to Improve your Carving Axe Technique
13:16

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