Description
Stickmaking is an age-old craft that is just as absorbing and rewarding today as ever. This beautifully illustrated book describes some of the customs and practices used in traditional stickmaking. It encourages beginners to get started with a simple staff or thumb stick, but also explains advanced techniques, such as making sheep and cow horn handles, for the more experienced. Written with careful attention to detail by a prize-winning stickmaker, it is an essential guide to this fascinating craft.
Features and reviews in The Stickmaker magazine of The British Stickmakers Guild. Reviews in Field & Rural Life, Countryman's Weekly, Farmlife Magazine and Living Woods magazines.
About the Author
Charlie Walker is an experienced stickmaker based in Dorset. He has won numerous awards, including best-in-show prizes, for his sticks. He regularly judges stick-making shows, as well as giving demonstrations to clubs.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785001109
Author Charlie Walker
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 249g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 172mm * 8mm
Features and reviews in The Stickmaker magazine of The British Stickmakers Guild. Reviews in Field & Rural Life, Countryman's Weekly, Farmlife Magazine and Living Woods magazines.
About the Author
Charlie Walker is an experienced stickmaker based in Dorset. He has won numerous awards, including best-in-show prizes, for his sticks. He regularly judges stick-making shows, as well as giving demonstrations to clubs.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785001109
Author Charlie Walker
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 249g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 172mm * 8mm
