Stickmaking Handbook

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.