Kuksa Carving

Inside the book

A field guide for carving a kuksa in the woods or working at home. Read through the process, then use the contents as a reference while choosing tools and wood, drawing a template, shaping the bowl and handle, decorating and finishing the cup. Four measured designs offer different handle shapes to explore.

• Tool selection and safety
• Wood selection, preparation and drawing the design
• Four measured templates: Fan Tail, Rounded Tail, Whale Tail and Drop Nose
• Starting the bowl, axing the roughout and knife work
• Embellishment, including antler and scrimshaw
• Finishing, cracks, oiling, use and maintenance