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Andrew Testa (he/him)

@andrewtesta.bsky.social

Dad, educator, artist, writer, and spoon carver. Associate Professor, Printmaking (Grenfell Campus, MUN). Elmastukwek, Ktaqmkuk (Bay of Islands, Newfoundland).

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Birch eating spoon finished with some milk paint, chip carving, and walnut oil #eatingspoon #birch #spooncarving #greenwoodworking #madebyhand

27.03.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Birch eating spoon finished with a little chip carving and walnut oil #spooncarving #greenwoodworking #eatingspoon #spoon #handmade #madebyhand

18.03.2025 13:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My first fork! Cherry with walnut oil. Going to give a little more space between the prongs next time to make carving easier/so the prongs can more easily puncture tougher foods #fork #spooncarvjng #forkcarving #greenwoodworking #cherry #walnutoil #madebyhand

17.03.2025 12:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Got around to finishing this birch eater. #spooncarving #eatingspoon #walnutoil #greenwoodworking #birch

14.03.2025 13:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!!

14.03.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another asymmetrical right hander on the block today #eatingspoon #spooncarving #greenwoodworking #handmade #birch #scorp (this wonderful scorp is made by @huseyinyalcinwoodwork !! Highly recommend)

12.03.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll pick a winner on Friday March 14 at 3pm.

10.03.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some cherry chopsticks from an off cut #greenwoodworking #cherry #milkpaint #spooncarving #handmade #cornerbrook

07.03.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha thatโ€™s awesome! Iโ€™m happy itโ€™s in use!!

19.02.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hand carved wooden spoon centred on a axe block. Spoon viewed from front. Sloyd knife on the left with a birch bark sleeve rested underneath. A hook knife on the right. Wood chips on the block and ground behind.

Hand carved wooden spoon centred on a axe block. Spoon viewed from front. Sloyd knife on the left with a birch bark sleeve rested underneath. A hook knife on the right. Wood chips on the block and ground behind.

Hand carved wooden spoon centred on a axe block. Spoon viewed from behind. Sloyd knife on the left with a birch bark sleeve rested underneath. A hook knife on the right. Wood chips on the block and ground behind.

Hand carved wooden spoon centred on a axe block. Spoon viewed from behind. Sloyd knife on the left with a birch bark sleeve rested underneath. A hook knife on the right. Wood chips on the block and ground behind.

Hand carved wooden spoon centred on a axe block. Spoon viewed in profile. Sloyd knife on the left with a birch bark sleeve rested underneath. A hook knife on the right. Wood chips on the block and ground behind.

Hand carved wooden spoon centred on a axe block. Spoon viewed in profile. Sloyd knife on the left with a birch bark sleeve rested underneath. A hook knife on the right. Wood chips on the block and ground behind.

Birch asymmetrical spoon awaiting finishing cuts and chip carving #eatingspoon #greenwoodworking #spooncarving #birch #cornerbrook

19.02.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A fork! Made from local cherry. #greenwoodcarving #fork #spooncarving #cornerbrook

12.02.2025 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hand carved wooden spoon on a carving stump with a straight knife and a bowl carving knife. Spoon viewed from top profile.

Hand carved wooden spoon on a carving stump with a straight knife and a bowl carving knife. Spoon viewed from top profile.

Hand carved wooden spoon on a carving stump with a straight knife and a bowl carving knife. Spoon viewed from back profile.

Hand carved wooden spoon on a carving stump with a straight knife and a bowl carving knife. Spoon viewed from back profile.

Hand carved wooden spoon on a carving stump with a straight knife and a bowl carving knife. Spoon viewed from side profile.

Hand carved wooden spoon on a carving stump with a straight knife and a bowl carving knife. Spoon viewed from side profile.

Birch eating spoon with a bit of chip carving on the handle. #spooncarving #birch #eatingspoon #carvingclub

06.02.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Figure carved of wood with his hands in his pockets, a beard, and a hat.

Figure carved of wood with his hands in his pockets, a beard, and a hat.

Figure carved of wood seen from behind standing on a tree stump with a warm brown backdrop.

Figure carved of wood seen from behind standing on a tree stump with a warm brown backdrop.

Took a flat plane carving zoom workshop a while back and finally gave it a go. #woodcarving #beechwood #flatplanecarving #whittling

03.02.2025 11:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new platform coupled with paternity leave gives time for reflection of past projects. These later evolved into a different work but I feel in their laboured letterpress form they held the most meaning. Printed at The Factory while a resident @unionhousearts.bsky.social #pritnmaking #letterpress

31.01.2025 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These are fantastic!! Thank you for sharing!

30.01.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Printshop in Tow (PinT for short) is an ongoing project exploring accessibility by making printmaking meandering, a little odd, and a lot of fun. Although I havenโ€™t been out with PinT lately (our little one is keeping us plenty busy!) I look forward to being out again soon! #printmaking #art

30.01.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love it! Nice spoon holder!!

30.01.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My every day spoon/used many times a day. Thank you!

30.01.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An eating spoon made of wood with a pink circle decorative top being held.

An eating spoon made of wood with a pink circle decorative top being held.

An eating spoon made of wood with a pink circle decorative top being held in profile.

An eating spoon made of wood with a pink circle decorative top being held in profile.

An eating spoon made of wood with a pink circle decorative top being held in reverse.

An eating spoon made of wood with a pink circle decorative top being held in reverse.

A throw back to when I first carved my daily driver spoon. #spooncarving #spoon #whittling #birch #eatingspoon

28.01.2025 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A print on warm paper with a ground, horizon, and a โ€˜soft surfaceโ€™ resembling a stone with text above. The text reads โ€˜a soft surface goes for a walkโ€™.

A print on warm paper with a ground, horizon, and a โ€˜soft surfaceโ€™ resembling a stone with text above. The text reads โ€˜a soft surface goes for a walkโ€™.

A print on warm paper with drifting collage elements and text along the bottom. The text reads โ€˜a gentle collision.โ€™

A print on warm paper with drifting collage elements and text along the bottom. The text reads โ€˜a gentle collision.โ€™

Hello! Some prints to begin . These are small tests for two upcoming series โ€˜a soft surfaceโ€™ and โ€˜a gentle collisionโ€™. Stay tuned for more! #printmaking #chinecolle #photopolymer #art

28.01.2025 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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