BeaverCraft B3 Kuksa Blank, Basswood for Wood Carving

BeaverCraft B3 Kuksa Blank – Basswood for Carving a Wooden Cup

The BeaverCraft B3 kuksa blank is a block of basswood from which you carve a kuksa, the traditional wooden cup. The wood is free from knots and cracks, with a smooth, even texture and a creamy colour. You carve without flaws in the grain and can shape the cup however you like. Basswood is soft and cuts well, so the blank suits beginners and experienced carvers alike.

The blank is 135 mm long, 77 mm wide and 50–55 mm thick. The thickness varies because wood is a natural product. With these dimensions you can judge the size of your kuksa in advance and mark out the outline.

Carving a kuksa from the blank

First draw the outline of the cup and the position of the handle on the block. Then rough out the outside with the carving knife and work on the details only afterwards. Next, hollow out the bowl with a gouge, spoon gouge or spoon knife. Keep the wall an even thickness and check it from time to time, as walls carved too thin cannot be repaired. Finally, smooth the surface with sandpaper.

BeaverCraft B3 kuksa blank product details

• Manufacturer: BeaverCraft, art. no. B3
• Material: basswood
• Length: 135 mm
• Width: 77 mm
• Thickness: 50–55 mm
• Features: free from knots and cracks, creamy colour, smooth texture
• Contents: 1 blank

You will also need: carving knife, gouge or spoon gouge or spoon knife for hollowing out, sandpaper, pencil. A cut-resistant glove protects your holding hand while carving.