Traditional Stickmaking
Published on 21. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-78500-110-9 (ISBN)
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Halftones, color; Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78500-110-9 (9781785001109)
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Additional editions
Charlie Walker
Traditional Stickmaking
E-Book
07/2016
The Crowood Press Ltd
€12.99
Available for download
Person
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.