If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding DIY woodworking project, the DIY07 Kuksa Carving Kit from BeaverCraft is a great place to start. Designed for everyone from curious beginners to enthusiastic hobby carvers and experienced crafters, this complete kit lets you carve a traditional Scandinavian kuksa, a wooden mug often used by nature lovers, hikers, and campers. It's an easy way to relax, learn a traditional craft and create something useful with your own hands.
The kit includes everything you need: a multi-purpose carving knife for shaping, a compact curved chisel for hollowing out the inside of the mug, and a pre-cut blank made from walnut - a hardwood known for its durability, fine texture and rich color. Also included are a leather belt with polishing paste to keep the tools sharp, five sheets of sandpaper for finishing, protective tape to prevent cuts, beeswax and mineral oil for finishing, and a leather strap to create a loop for the finished kuksa. The included step-by-step instructions will guide you through the entire process - even if you've never carved before.
Whether you find a quiet evening at home or want to make a weekend at the cottage more enjoyable, this kit will give you the opportunity to slow down and create something lasting - by hand and just for yourself.
What's included?
- C4 carving knife
- K8a/14 compact short curved chisel
- Pre-prepared walnut kuksa blank
- Leather belt and polishing paste
- Protective tape against cuts
- 5 pieces of sandpaper
- Beeswax
- Mineral oil
- Leather strap
- Brochure with detailed step-by-step instructions