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Mac Bushcraft auger set.
JON MAC BUSHCRAFT AUGER SETFor those of you waiting patiently for news I can reveal that we have now stocked up and we're ready to post direct to your door.Head on over to Workshop HeavenAnd place your...
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Devon Dragon Kuksa (And an update)
I thought it was about time I put down the Axe and camera and sat in front of the keyboard to give you a brief update on what is going on in the world of Mac.It's been a long and sometimes difficult...
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Scottish Crannog Centre
The Celts are Coming! Plus one.I'll be up at the wonderfull Scottish Crannog Centre on the weekend of the 5th - 6th August demonstrating spoon and Kuksa carving using three Nordic style tools.Saturday...
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JonMac Bushcraft Auger Set.
The 'JonMac' Bushcraft Pocket Auger Set is back in stock by popular demand..... Click here to buy.....
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My first Kuksa.
Hi.I haven't been able to write for a while, I seem to have a bit of a block trying to transfer thought into the written word. I suspect the dull winter has some influence over this.I've had a busy...
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Long distance charity bike ride ( Canada-Mexico )
My great friend Sarah is undertaking a journey of a lifetime to raise money for R.C.T.NRape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland.She's planning a cycle tour from Canada down to Mexico.I promised Sarah...
View ArticleSharpening a spoon carving hook knife.
A very quick post showing a technique for keeping your trusty hook knife in good sharp working order.You need two things, both shown in the video below.The first is a flat strop, good quality leather...
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Chip carving.
I recently handled a little blade I bought from Nic Westermann some time ago.I've been meaning to have a proper attempt at chip carving and now I have the right tool I'm really enjoying the...
View ArticleA real time spoon carving movie.
I have finally, nearly, almost, come to grips with the movie settings on my trusty camera.I thought it was about time I made a movie of a complete spoon carve.This is not a film of close up detail but...
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Kuksa carving course.
I've just set up a Picatic event where you can buy a ticket for a two day Kuksa carving course with me, Jon Mac, here in the Shire, rural Devon.You'll find details HERE!Two day Kuksa carving course...
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spooncarving courses.
We had a super week here in our wee village down in Devon.Sarah and I organised two spooncarving courses which we delivered in the old orchard next door.We set up our little Laavu and a shelter sheet,...
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Spoon-carving with Jon Mac.
Hi hi.It's been quite a busy few weeks here in the Shire.I've been running carving courses and completing orders for Dragon Kuksa.These latest two were bought by an American collector.Apparently he'll...
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Spoon carving course.
I have posted a date for a spoon carving course here in Devon.Join Jon Mac for an introduction to wooden spoon carving. Jon is a well respected spoon and Kuksa carver, who will take you through the use...
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Spoon-carving-course.
Hi.I've just added a new date to the courses I will be running before the summer holidays here in Devon.I'm running a course for those that are further along their spoon carving journey.I will teach...
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Char cloth production.
The summer is coming along nicely here in the Shire, hot days and warm evenings have bought the BBQ out in us. Home made burgers and salad is a favourite of ours at this time of year.When I use a BBQ,...
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Spoon carving courses and demonstrations.
I've a few dates to share with you.We have a busy period round the corner where I will be demonstrating and teaching at some special venues.The first is the 'Marldon Apple Pie Fair' which is close to...
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Spoon carving tuition at the Scottish Crannog Centre.
Spoon carving tuition at the Scottish Crannog Centre.It's beautifully sunny here in the Shire right now.Although I hate to say it, being a sun worshiper, we could do with some rain in Devon.It's been...
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Samhain 2017.
Hi all, it's been a while since I've sat in front of the Mac to write to this blog.I have written un-politically here in the past, but I must say the vote for 'Brexit' took the wind from my sails...
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Spoon and Kuksa carving courses 2019.
Spoon Carving with Jon Mac.2019 ProgrammeBook yourself onto one of Jon's Popular courses.Courses for all abilities    Join Jon Mac for a days spoon carving.     Spoon Carving Courses....
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A Kuksa carving spring.
Tentipi and Dragon Kuksa.Spring has finally arrived here in the Shire, although the temperatures a still struggling to reach mid teens. Sarah and I managed to find time for some walks earlier on in the...
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Kuksa-Camp !
I recently took bookings for one to one carving tuition here at Kuksa-Camp.To be honest, we had a Spoon-Camp too.Spoon/Kuksa Camp in the Shire.We set up camp for two students, one of whom contacted me...
View ArticleJon Mac's spoon carving movie.
We've been busy here at Spoon Camp.The sun has been shining and we've had a steady stream of wonderful students.This movie was shot by Mish and Derek, my most recent visitors, whilst I showed them the...
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KuksaCamp. A brief overview.
We've been busy here at Spoon Camp.The sun has been shining and we've had a steady stream of wonderful students.We will be striking camp the week after next when we'll be moving up to Scotland and the...
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Hand carved Birch Dragon Kuksa.
Hand carved Birch Dragon Kuksa carved by Jon Mac using Axe, knife and open hook. The Dragon has been given chip carved and kolrossed decoration along with the addition of gold leaf highlights. The...
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Carving a Dragon Kuksa.
Carving a Dragon Kuksa. I have been carving Kuksa from green Birch for 15 years or so, I’m self taught. From the beginning, I limited myself to a handful of tools, Axe, knife and hook knife plus a few...
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