Ville K from Finland sent in a photo of his first attempt at a paddle. This one is carved from a board of aspen which is apparently commonly sold for sauna seating in Finland. The paddle has been treated with a mixture of pine tar and boiled linseed oil, a traditional treatment for dugout boats in the region.
Ville's Aspen canoe paddle
Another blog visitor, Art Shaw from Lyndhurst, Ontario, sent in a few more photos of his paddle creations. These are richly decorated with etchings and beautiful chip-carving details. .
Very happy to hear that this site is serving as a useful source of inspiration and guidance for other paddle makers. Keep up the great work!
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