i have a real *thing* for spoons. to me, they are very nurturing and soothing. maybe because of the sensual shape. maybe because it is the first utensil we are fed with when we are a baby. maybe because the foods we eat with a spoon are comfort foods . . . soup, oatmeal, ice cream, pudding, etc. . .
the spoon has been used as an eating utensil since the stone age. it is believed that the prehistoric people used shells or chips of wood as spoons. imagine the lip splinters . . . ouch !
i am working on a series of spoons. here are just a few of them in the greenware state. check back in a few weeks for the finished product.
Comment by ang — February 22, 2010 @ 4:44 am
totally cool they'd be great as wall pieces..
Comment by rae dunn. — February 22, 2010 @ 5:46 am
THANKS ang. they do have a hole at the end of the handle for hanging purposes . . . though they are totally functional as well !
Comment by JosieJurczenia — February 22, 2010 @ 3:47 pm
Love your new spoons. Thought you might be interested in this Design Sponge post: http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/metalwork
Comment by rae dunn. — February 22, 2010 @ 4:23 pm
thanks josie! wow, what spoon synchronicity with DS ! love those metal spoons. very inspiring.
Comment by Dirt-Kicker Pottery — February 22, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
Oh, those are so cool!