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Stickmaking Handbook

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Stickmaking Handbook by Clive George and Andrew Jones serves as a comprehensive guide for both beginners and seasoned craftsmen interested in the art of stickmaking. It provides detailed instructions on selecting materials, crafting various stick types, and mastering essential techniques. Through practical advice and clear illustrations, the book offers valuable insights into creating beautiful and functional walking sticks.
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If you're captivated by traditional crafts and the artistry of creating beautiful, functional objects, this book may appeal to you. It offers detailed guidance and inspiration for crafting your own sticks, blending craftsmanship with cultural heritage. Perfect for those who appreciate the nuances of design and the satisfaction of creating with their hands.

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Stickmaking Handbook is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of creating a wide range of traditional walking sticks, market sticks and crooks; there are 21 projects in total.

The text is clear, concise, approachable and encouraging, making it ideal for newcomers to this long-established craft; Features 21 projects with templates, diagrams and plenty of photographs to aid the reader; A beautiful array of woods and other natural materials are used for the projects.

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Stickmaking Handbook is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of creating a wide range of traditional walking sticks, market sticks, and crooks. The book features 21 projects in total, offering something for everyone interested in stickmaking.

The authors cover suitable timbers in detail, as well as alternative materials such as ram's horn, antler, buffalo, and cow's horn. Techniques and tips on straightening sticks, fitting handles, and fixing a ferrule are thoroughly explained, making this handbook an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced stickmakers alike.

Stickmaking Handbook also discusses seasoning timbers, shaping, carving, and shanking handles, alongside a wide range of colouring and finishing methods. These insights provide readers with the knowledge needed to create beautiful and functional sticks.

Author Andrew Jones has spent his life as a farmer in West Wales. His uncle cultivated his interest in making sticks and encouraged him to enter his work in local craft shows. Andrew specialises in making horn crooks and Cardigan walking sticks.

Clive George has had a lifelong interest in stickmaking, and a move to a small holding in Wales led to a fortuitous meeting with Andrew, resulting in their collaboration on this book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784940980

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 120

About the Author

Andrew Jones has spent his life as a farmer in West Wales. An uncle cultivated his interest in making sticks and encouraged him to enter his work in local craft shows. Andrew specialises in making horn crooks and Cardigan walking sticks. Clive George has had a life-long interest in stickmaking and a move to a small holding in Wales led to a fortuitous meeting and eventual collaboration in this book.

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