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Giles Newman expresses a love for nature through the art of spoon carving . Giles Newman ( born around 1980) works as a graphic designer, which means he works with computer programs all day. On weekends, Newman sought refuge in the woods of North Wales, where the timeless wilderness inspired him to create another kind of art, one that's been passed down through the generations. Using the forest's supply of fallen wood, Newman started experimenting with wood carving and whittling, and started creating beautiful wooden spoons with intricate handles carved into the shapes of animals and plants. He creates these hand-carved wooden spoons using ancient techniques. Instead, each spoon you see, down to its smallest detail, was created using chisels and knives. That also means that no two are ever alike. He collects pieces of wood from the forest, sketches out his design, and starts carving and whittling until the spoon emerges. Newman turns the handles of his spoons into animals , and even magical creatures. He also experiments with the shape of the handles. Newman also likes to experiment with the shape of the bowl, from the acorn-shaped to circular . Each is one-of-a-kind, and the spoons range in size and complexity, from teaspoons to large serving spoons. They are treated so they can be used . Original Art Spoons from his Etsy shop finished , signed, heirloom-quality pieces (like his butterfly or tulip carved wood spoons) generally retail for around £345 – £395. you want to carve one yourself, his official Woodcarving Kits (including a pre-shaped wood blank and guide) cost roughly £25 to £35 .