An introduction to the art and craft of making traditional walking sticks, market sticks and crooks, this text comprises 22 projects. These reflect the diversity of knob handles, round handles, nose-in and nose-out handles, Cardigan sticks, thumb sticks and carved-head sticks. Some of the topics covered include: how to choose suitable stick-making timber; where to find suitable timbers; seasoning woods; shaping, carving and shanking handles; colouring and finishing; the properties of ram's horns, antlers and cow horn; one ...
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An introduction to the art and craft of making traditional walking sticks, market sticks and crooks, this text comprises 22 projects. These reflect the diversity of knob handles, round handles, nose-in and nose-out handles, Cardigan sticks, thumb sticks and carved-head sticks. Some of the topics covered include: how to choose suitable stick-making timber; where to find suitable timbers; seasoning woods; shaping, carving and shanking handles; colouring and finishing; the properties of ram's horns, antlers and cow horn; one-piece and two-piece sticks; and ornamental carved sticks.
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Publisher:
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Published:
2007
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17969818841
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New. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 175 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Halftones, color, Frontispiece. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Published:
2007
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17935428622
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New. 2014. Revised. Paperback. Features sections on how to make and source tools and formers, and where to find materials. This title also includes projects and treatment of the history and philosophy of stickmaking. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 colour photos. BIC Classification: WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 624......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
