How To Carve A Kuksa - Paul Adamson
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- Опубліковано 11 кві 2017
- I spent time with talented craftsman Paul Adamson in the county of Derbyshire, whilst there I filmed a detailed tutorial where Paul shows you how to carve a Kuksa from start to finish.
Kuksa Resources - paul-adamson-craft.myshopify....
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Paul Instagram - / paul_woodlandcraft
Paul Website - paul-adamson-craft.myshopify.com
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Below is a timeline of all the sections of this tutorial should you wish to skip to that particular segment:
0m 0s - Intro
3m 17s - Examples of kuksas
5m 53s - Tools you will need
13m 51s - Wood selection
16m 15s - Axing the billet
21m 42s - Axing the blank
31m 33s - Hollowing the bowl using a spoon knife
35m 34s - Clamping the kuksa into a bowl horse
37m 22s - Hollowing the bowl using a straight gouge
44m 31s - Hollowing the bowl using a curved gouge
47m 49s - Hollowing the bowl using a TWCA cam / Large spoon knife
51m 49s - Removing the kuksa from the bowl horse
52m 36s - Shaping the outside of the kuksa using a straight knife
1h 0m 30s - Tidying the inside of the bowl using a straight knife and a spoon knife
1h 4m 18s - Refining the outside of the kuksa using a straight knife
1h 6m 33s - Shaping the handle using a push knife
1h 8m 12s - Shaping the handle using a straight knife
1h 12m 24s - Refining the edges and shape of the overall kuksa
1h 16m 17s - Drying the kuksa
1h 18m 32s - Dealing with the appearance of cracks
1h 19m 41s - Oiling the kuksa
1h 22m 18s - Conclusion
As always I appreciate you watching
Peace
Zed - Розваги
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Zed Outdoors what does he use for a spoon knife and contact information so I can get one
I use one made by Bo Helgesson. Its pretty hard to get hold of now but the next best thing is an xl scorp by Lee stoffer - covert-craft.myshopify.com/
as its a left and right hander in one which is brilliant for spoons, and even better for shrink pots and finishing Kuksa.
Also Robin wood makes a similar shape via his company wood-tools.co.uk/
Is this book available in the US?
Yes sure, you can get it via Etsy www.etsy.com/uk/listing/604888102/kuksa-a-guide-to-hand-carved-wooden-cups?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=kuksa%20book&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1
Just ordered one, thanks!! Great video Zed and Paul!!
Chilling with a whiskey, watching how to make a kuksa, cheers young man
The best way to watch craft :) I have a special kuksa just for the occasion.
You the man Ryan :) ~Peace~
I think it's important to see this process with Paul taking his time, explaining his cuts, where he holds the work and why. Too many videos are sped up and in the end, teach one nothing. Thank you Zed and Paul.
Indeed these longer videos are not to everyones taste but I aim to include as much of the process as possible when teaching any given topic. Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Sean thank you ~Peace~
Brilliant video. Well paced, light hearted instruction. The constant reminder that failure is likely makes me keen to have a go
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, thank you ~Peace~
hi I enjoyed this from start to finish, i am 82 and enjoyed you honesty from start to finish. Thank you very much!
Thats awesome to hear Joe and you are never too old to learn! ~Peace~
It looks easier that I thought it would be, I very likely will give this a go. Thanks Zed, and Thanks Paul!
Appreciate your kind words Colin and best of luck with you having a go my man ~Peace~
thanks Paul, that was very informative and enjoyable to watch, I’m hooked already and searching internet to buy my tools to have a go
Best of luck my friend and appreciate your kind words ~Peace~
I literally sat here for two hours watching a bloke carve wood. And I honestly enjoyed every minute. The tips are fantastic as well
You are very kind thank you ~Peace~
Thank you very much for the video. It was very informative and I plan on trying to make a cup soon. Have a great day and God bless you both and your families.
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Duane thank you ~Peace~
Thanks Zed & Paul for a really enjoyable well presented tutorial. Informative, inspirational and ideal Sunday tranquility stuff comes to mind. Big respect to you guys, Shine Ever On
Huge thanks goes to Paul for allowing me to film his entire process and as always a sincere thank you too for your kind words ~Peace~
Paul, Wonderful demonstration on carving especially the tips.
Thank you kindly Lewis ~Peace~
What an awesome teacher
Isn't he just, very humble too ~Peace~
nice one zed. Thanks for all the time and effort these things take, same to Paul as well.
You are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~
I'm just starting down this road. This is a very good video and instruction that will remain timeless. Thank you for sharing!!!
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and happy carving my friend ~Peace~
Thank’s Zed for all these videos, and thank’s Paul … and the others…
You are very kind thank you ~Peace~
Zed, after watching your videos, my own hands are "itching" to do something! I also cut a little cookies, plates, restore Finnish axes. And your videos are set up for work and teach cutting techniques. thank you!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and the projects you are working on sound amazing! Take care and happy carving my friend ~Peace~
Great instructional video. There is a lot of detail on the way you approach shaping and the technique for the carving in the various positions. I cant wait to get the basic tools and give it try. Very inspiring tutorial. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.
Appreciate your kind words and for watching thank you ~Peace~
The 'best' video I have ever viewed on how to carve a kuksa cup!!! Thanks soooo much for all the time and effort you and Paul expended on this great video! I'm currently having some difficulty in my first kuksa and you both answered many of my questions and hopefully will help me complete my 1st Kuksa!!! Thanks for all you do and both of your efforts and valuable experience for 'beginners' like me!!! Safe carving and bushcraft to both of you!!!
Hi Kenn I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, a huge thanks goes to Paul for allowing me to document his process that he has taken many years to refine. Best of luck with your carving my friend and thank you once again for your kind words ~Peace~
Great instructor. Paul was awesome. Good video.
Paul is a star for allowing me to film this video and appreciate you watching & for your kind words ~Peace~
Good questions from you also :)
Thanks guys, the most detailed video on carving a Kuksa. Much appreciated.
Appreciate you watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
Absolutely love your videos featuring Paul! I learned so many things! Please feature some more of Paul? Thank you so much for making these videos for us, Zed. Sincerely appreciate your effort to bring us high-quality content. Thank you!
You are very kind Nunal thank you, indeed I would love to do more videos with Paul however distance is a problem and also he is very busy with work, but hopefully in the future when the time is right ~Peace~
Thank you for your response, Zed. My name's Kristine. =)
My apologise, thank you Kristine :) ~Peace~
No need to apologize, Zed! Peace! Hugs!
Thanks Zed, really enjoyed your video. I tend to like the longer videos, but you can't make everyone happy. I like all the tutorials that you have done. Some people gripe that it is the same thing over and over. but to me with each different presenter I learn something new. For me keep it up and thanks again. Bruce from the City of Orange California USA.
I couldn't agree with you more Bruce, each crafts person brings their own unique style and flavour. Thank you for watching my friend ~Peace~
This was the best kuksa carving video I have seen. I like Paul's choices of tools and techniques. Fantastic job!
Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~
Best tutorial on kuksa making I have found on youtube by far..........
That is very kind of you to say so thank you ~Peace~
Zed, Ive watched maybe 90% of your videos, This is my favorite. I watched from start to finish :)
Paul, you are one talented fellow,Im 52 years old , played with knives for at leats 45 of those. Today i learned several different ways to use a knife :) . Thank you both
Firstly John I sincerely appreciate you having watched my videos, secondly I couldn't agree with you more reg Paul, a fine and talented fellow is he ~Peace~
dont thank me, :) thank you for making awesome videos.always nice to come home flip thru the tv channels(nothing but garbage) then a notice pops up on comp. Zed outdoors has uploaded a new vid. yes something decent to watch. thanks my friend
Nailed it!
Thank you Zed for documenting all of these woodworking skills!
As always Sara you are very kind thank you! ~Peace~
Fantastic handmade Woodworking!🪓🗡🪚👍
Amen to that Bernd and thank you for watching ~Peace~
Zed, I want to thank you and Paul for one of the best teaching vids I've ever seen! The step by step explanations really cleared up a lot of questions I've had and have given me the confidence to make my own Kuksa. I just subscribed and am going to catch up on past vids and watch for new ones. Thanks again!
Sincerely appreciate your kind words Martin and really happy to hear Paul's instruction has helped in some way with your endeavours in carving a Kuksa. I'm extremely grateful that Paul allowed me to document his processes that he's taken many years to refine. Best of luck and thank you once again for your kind comment ~Peace~
Thanks Zed and a big thanks to Paul for sharing his knowledge and experience with us. What a beautiful result that kuksa was. Great video. Cheers!
You are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~
*Outstanding Instructor* !!
Amen to that, very humble too ~Peace~
2 thumbs up! Lovely kuksa. Great video, man.
You the man bro thank you ~Peace~
I learned more about carving from this video than from all others. Big thanks for both of you from Serbia.
Hvala :) ~Peace~
best video I have seen about kuksa.. thanks a lot
You are very kind thank you ~Peace~
Gotcha.
Nice video, really like the tips on how to carve from different directions and angles.
Indeed yes spoon carving is very dynamic by it's very nature ~Peace~
This was pure awesomeness! Oh let me translate that to British... Brilliant! But now I need more tools...
Always a reason to buy more tools ;) ~Peace~
5/23 Tanks Zed & Paul! Getting ready to make my first. Thinking I'de better make a bowl bench first. Wish me luck!
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and best of luck making your own! ~Peace~
Brilliant vid Zed. Paul always makes carving look so easy. Good to see you both out in the woods.
You the man Joe thank you, your name came up during the camp too and in a good way ~Peace~
Thanks much Zed & Paul for the vid... Learned alot fellas... Cheers (Y)
Madame Nicholls thank you :) ~Peace~
Very nice Zed and Paul! Great work. Happy Easter.
Danke Sepp and likewise too my friend ~Peace~
Great video and tutorial! Paul is a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate what you are both doing and sharing with everyone!
Paul is an absolute star for sharing his knowledge and I appreciate you watching Mike & for your kind words also ~Peace~
Wow! Paul is such an amazing and patient teacher. And the natural beauty of the wood.... Just WOW! 😊
Indeed Paul is a very knowledgable and experienced teacher. Sincerely appreciate the kind words and for watching ~Peace~
Great craftsman. Like your video. Greetings from Holland.
Thank you kindly Herman ~Peace~
Fantastic, what more can you say. Long live the craft
Long live it indeed :)
Amen to that! ~Peace~
Did a Kuksa course with Paul at the Bodgers Ball earlier in the year - brilliant day. And great now to have this video to remind me of all the things I've forgotten!
Paul is a talented guy and for whom i'm grateful he allowed me to document his process for all to learn from. Appreciate you watching Jennifer ~Peace~
Thank you for posting such a lovely tutorial by Paul! Splendid work! Cheers, mates🙏🏻🍀♥️
Thank you kindly! ~Peace~
i love it ! i love the basic type the most. here in sweden most kuksas are realy small about 200 ml i have to make a "English Tea-kuksa" soon! great video as always Zed
Zeth Linder Glad you enjoyed it. I like the term " English tea kuksa" ☺
English Tea Kuksa ha! ...luv you Zeth! ~Peace~
great video , very instructional ,safe technique instruction too , thanks to both of you
I appreciate your kind words and for watching Chris ~Peace~
Just fantastic. Best instructional video I have seen. Thank you Paul for all the tips.
Appreciate your kind words and for watching Jeremy ~Peace~
@@Zedoutdoors You are welcome. Thankfully have found your page...so lot's to look at.
Fantastic. Best vid I've seen on this subject
You are very kind Graeme thank you ~Peace~
"you don't need a fancy axe" - I agree! Too many people think you need to spend a fortune on a fancy axe before you can carve - not true. Learn to grind and sharpen and save your money.
100% Phil and buying cheap vintage axes/heads is also a great cheap option too ~Peace~
Right on! :)
Enjoyed the video and to see how to make a kuksa and... gotcha :)
Thank you for watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
One of the best videos that I've seen. Very informtive and instructive. I will make one. Thank you!!!
Best of luck Eric and appreciate your kind words ~Peace~
I really appreciate you explaining why you are doing what you're doing and for the helpful way you talked about remembering past mistakes so that you can learn from them. Thank you!
Indeed those are very important in order to help folk like yourselves best, thank you for watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
This video got my attention for 2 reason. 1- I'm hooked on wanting to learn to carve spoons, bowls, etc and 2- My great Grandfather's name was Paul Adamson
Oh wow small world, i'm sure your great grandfather was a great man too ~Peace~
Another outstanding resource amigos.
Thank you so much for taking the time to explode Kuksa carving for us!
All the best
scruffuk
You the man dude thank you ~Peace~
Thanks for sharing! And I love that you timestamped all the steps.
Appreciate you watching and for your kind words my friend ~Peace~
Thank you Zed/Paul, thoroughly enjoyed that.
A thing of Beauty
Thank you kindly Dougie ~Peace~
love the Elm with thin walls.
Stunning isn't it ~Peace~
Brilliant Zed. Thank you. And thank you to Paul for being so generous with his skills.
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and indeed, huge thank you to Paul for allowing me to document his process so that others may learn ~Peace~
Absolutely brilliant. Awesome tutorial. Has me itching to get my tools out of storage and get back to carving this month! Keep up the feature length films, I love them!
Great, stuff. Glad you feel like getting back into carving again.
You the man bro thank you ~Peace~
Thank you Zed and Paul for this great video! Question: Would apple be a good wood for carving a kuksa? Many thanks! Greatings from Switzerland, Sam
Hi Sam, Apple (Malus sp.) would work, and look great. Just harder to carve than birch (Betula sp.) etc.
Thank you kindly Sam and what Paul said :) I have a friend in Slovakia named Karel who has carved some stunning Kuksa's out of Apple wood ~Peace~
@@Zedoutdoors Hardwood is more likely to crack though ;) Great vid, just made my first Kook-sah (not finished yet) only using hand tools, I'm putting it in the freezer in a ziplock plastic bag while I'm not working at it. This is supposed to keep it from drying out too quickly
0.45 where Zed introduces Paul I thought he said he’s an experienced “cross dresser”! 😂 I had to stop the video and replay it again to find out.
Ha! hey you never know what people get up to behind closed doors ;) ~Peace~
Personally, I like that just as much.
Great vid Zed. Lovely to hear someone who is clearly very accomplished still mention bits being 'difficult', he's a lovely humble bloke.
Keep em coming- I always enjoy them.
Amen to that, Paul although very skilful is still very humble too. Sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
Great instructional video. Paul has a brilliant relaxed teaching style. Thank you.
So very true Richard and I appreciate your kind words thank you ~Peace~
I'm trying to make one at home, what size log would you recommend? I was using Sycamore, but got half way through then realised it was most probably going to be too small to hold a decent amount of fluid after carving!
Hi Kai it all depends on the size of Kuksa you are making, go for a log that when you axe the sides of it it is the dimensions of your Kuksa width and length ways ~Peace~
thanks for the great tutorial, can't wait to try it.
Where on earth do you get an axe that nice for £5?! I've been saving up for a Gransfors but i might change course now!
Any car boot sale. When you buy a gransfors, you are paying someone to sharpen good bevels and to a fine finish. Any old Kent british pattern or in the videos case, a German made one will work just as well after an hour with a file and some stones. I have dozens of them. Normally I get them for free!
Oh great, I'll get hunting! Thanks Paul.
Thank you kindly Alex and like you I will be looking out for cheap axe heads too! ~Peace~
I really appreciate the comment about not having to spend the rent money for an expensive axe. I found a cheap one that I've re-profiled to look just like those speedy ones. Sharpening and honing well provides the same service at a fraction of the cost. Also have the satisfaction of doing it myself. Now I just have to develop the killer carving skills Paul has. Amazing! Thanks for the great tutorial.
Great stuff Martin. That's what its all about. Getting stuck into the skills making things right from the start and learning how kit works, rather than breaking the bank.
Great video Zed. You did an excellent job discussing all the steps and option! The kuksa carving experience is something special. I have done many. The only thing I can say is it takes time and not to rush!
take care -Chris 🤘
Chris you are too kind my friend and your Kuksa skill are also very inspiring, keep up the amazing work my friend ~Peace~
Such a fabulous video Zed, love the long videos and you ask the questions just as I was thinking them. Paul was great. Cheers
Appreciate your kind words and for watching Richard thank you ~Peace~
how long did this take? like, the video is 85 mins but how long did it actually take. I'd love to make something like this.
A cup takes between 2 and 4 hours to do the rough carving depending on size, then a couple more hours to finish to a good standard and decorate.
What Paul said :) ~Peace~
Zed, this is really interesting & I understand that my being from U. S. That I’m the one with the bloody accent, but I missed so much without captions. Shite
Thank you kindly for watching Lee ~Peace~
Thanks for this video - I'm just finishing a cup like this today. Lots of great tips and inspiration.
Oh nice do let us know how you get on ~Peace~
Really enjoyed the video. Love how much he shared his thought process, and it's amazing to see the efficiency in his movements. I think I'm going to have a go at it. Thanks for the info!
Thank you kindly Josh, indeed yes he makes a lot of it look effortless and sincerely hoping it goes well when you have a go too ~Peace~
What a fantastic video Zed !! thank you so much for making all these very much useful and peaceful videos. I learn a lot with your stuff mate.
I would also thank Paul for he is a nice and very much talented fellow who takes time to show every step of the process, which is much appreciated.
You are very kind Michael and indeed Paul is an extremely humble and knowledgeable guy, appreciate you watching ~Peace~
Share this on other social media. The world needs more of this.
Sincerely appreciate you watching Michael thank you ~Peace~
I really enjoyed this video. Thankyou so much.
Paul is clearly very knowledgeable and he passes on so much information so effortlessly.
I learnt so much on top of the kuksa stuff.
Thanks again for making the video!
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and indeed Paul is a stellar teacher ~Peace~
I love this video. Paul seems like a lovely bloke with great patience & skills. Very informative video Zed & very pleasing to watch. Thanks
Indeed Paul is a very talented yet humble guy and I hope to see him again soon for more filming ~Peace~
brilliant video... really enjoyed it and found Paul's comments very helpful. thank you loads.
Appreciate you watching and for your kind words David thank you ~Peace~
Exemplary! Very nice footage; your videos keep getting better as your journey continues. Thank you Zed and Thank you Paul for sharing your experience and knowledge. Peace be with you🙏🏼
You my man are a star, thank you so much ~Peace~
This has been the best tutorial’s I’ve ever seen in regards to wood carving. This quality video is a tremendous help to those of us who are just starting out. BZ,,,!!!!!! Thank you very much. I’ll be watching this more than once,,,, God bless,,,,
Appalachian Trucker,,,
Hey Josh thats awesome to hear and I sincerely appreciate the kind words thank you ~Peace~
Loved this! Really invaluable tips were given in a clear precise way. Thank You both!!!
You are very kind Amanda thank you ~Peace~
Brilliant instructional tutorial. This is definitely one of my next projects.
Thats awesome to hear Chris thank you and best of luck with having a go yourself ~Peace~
I just ordered Paul’s book,,, !!!!! This video has been a tremendous Encouragement to me,, in pursuing my hobby . Thank You so much,,, I’ll be sharing this with my friends,,, Appalachian Trucker,,,,
Oh wow cool and thank you for supporting Pauls work by buying his book, that means a lot ~Peace~
Really enjoyed this video Zed, thank you Paul such a thorough and well explained process.
Thank you kindly my man ~Peace~
Amazing. Best kuksa video hands down. Love it. I'll be making a kuksa soon.
You the man Kent thank you! ~Peace~
Thanks Zed for the effort to find such interesting subject matters. You do a great job! Thanks so much...
That is very kind of you to say so Karen thank you! ~Peace~
You always make such clear detailed videos. And always ask exactly the questions that are in my mind! brilliant. thank you
You are very kind and I sincerely appreciate your kind words thank you ~Peace~
Another fine video and another excellent way to save this knowledge for future generations. Well done! I also love the questions you ask Zed. I find my self thinking them up and you asking them a short moment later. Very intuitive. Keep up the good work! Peace from Texas!
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and for watching my friend ~Peace~
Wow. Even not quite taking on a kuksa project yet, there are TONS of useful skills and tips from a master. Using mostly one knife for all my work at this point, this video was very informative and a pleasure to watch. Cheers!
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and awesome to hear this video helped you in some way ~Peace~
Thanks Zed and Paul.. this is the best lesson I've seen on reading the wood and developing foresight on the curves and grain the knives will want to follow... the importance of providing relief to prevent tear out etc... I've just started on spoons and wow.. twice I've had to stitch myself up.. I've started wearing meat cutters gloves (their like light chain mail) on my holding hand. Getting better now and don't use the glove so often.. Thanks again for the lessons.. cheers..
Yeh got to be very careful with how one holds the tools and wood, and technique thats used. I have videos on my channel teaching spoon carving in depth you may find useful if you haven't seen them already as they also cover safe techniques that avoid injury ~Peace~
Zed and Paul many thanks. Great video, and just what I needed as I'm ready to try my first kuksa.
Nice! let us know how you get on Leon ~Peace~
Some great tips! Thank you both for your time and thank you so much for sharing your skills with us! I went into the woods to collect some birch yesterday specifically to make a Kuksa 🥰❤️❤️❤️xxx
Thats awesome to hear Bethy, appreeciate you watching and best of luck in your carving ~Peace~
Wow Zed.What a brilliant video.Paul is awesome.I watched every minute of this vid and learnt so much...
Thanks again buddy......
Much appreciated......
Cheers Kim.....
You the man Kim thank you ~Peace~
Paul is the master, good job mister Paul !!!
Thank you for watching ~Peace~
This is the best video on how to make Kuksa. Thank you
That is very kind of you to say so thank you ~Peace~
Great video! Never saw a better one about Kuksas... Much appreciated!
Thats awesome to hear thank you! ~Peace~
Cheers Wolfram. Hopefully we will do a new one after lockdown.
Best kuksa making class ever. I order your book already.
Awesome you are supporting a great craftsman by doing that, thank you kindly ~Peace~
Fantastic to see a very detailed approach. My first effort has split, my second is holding up and still in progress. Great video thanks guys ~Respect
Nice going Glen, lots of learnign carvin g one of these so you're making good ground. Happy carving my friend ~Peace~
What a great video , simple way to show the basics of wood carving , be well my friends .
You are very kind Bob thank you ~Peace~
Excellent way to show us how it's done
Thanks for the upload
Gonna try this
Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~
Master work, thanks for capturing it and sharing.
Thank you kindly Kurt ~Peace~