If a fire altar or wood fuelled stove is not available, consider positioning your fire somewhere that has already been used for a fire before, since a new fire site will permanently change the local e
Choose a fire site, ideally somewhat sheltered from the wind, at least three metres from any flammable material, and clear the ground of debris.
Before use, inspect the loppers for signs of wear, such as rust, cracks or bent blades, and make sure they are clean and in good working order, sharpening the blades if they feel dull.
Hold the workpiece firmly in your non dominant hand and the knife in a fist grip in your dominant hand.
Observe the area around and above the tree or coppice stool for any hazards before starting.
Finely chop the onion, garlic and nettles.
Carefully make a small hole in the centre of the metal lid using a hole punch, nail or similar tool, and carve a wooden peg small enough to insert into it to form a good seal.
Select a piece of hazel wood, straight and about the length of your forearm.
Cross cut the length of green wood to roughly the length of spoon you are looking to create, making it a little longer at first, since this can aid carving.
Wash a new pan or pot in hot water three times, since new cookware often has a protective wax coating that needs removing, using washing up detergent if needed.