After a few weeks of drying and a few weeks for the finish to cure I finally have a couple of kuksas finished. I so enjoyed making these and can already tell its going to be addictive. Carving walnut green feels peeling a potato as the shavings readily come off the tip of my knife. Carving a kuksa is a long process but an enjoyable one and I cant wait to carve the next batch.
Here’s some photos of what I have been working on. More at www.etsy.com/shop/wilderwoodworking
Wilder Woodworking 
I checked out your Etsy shop and your work looks great! What species of wood do you like to work with best? I used to carve a bit and mostly used basswood because it carved so nice. But, I always felt like it lacked character since the grain was virtually non existent.
I love working with fruit wood; apple, cherry, etc. Its best to work it green though because of how hard it is. If you dont have a wood lot to take from there is an oline store that sells greenwood that I use for species I dont have access to. Here is a link: https://store01.prostores.com/servlet/gotwooddomesticturningblanks/StoreFront
Thanks for the tip, brother! I will check it out. I came across a site that also has some great deal on exotic woods. I order scales for my knives from them. take a look and maybe they’ll have something you’re into. I have no affiliation with the company, they just have a great selection at really good prices. http://www.bellforestproducts.com/