Stickmaking Handbook

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7.99
book_author_name: 
Clive George
book_type: 
Paperback
publisher: 
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
published_date: 
14/04/2016
isbn: 
9781784940980
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Books > Art, Fashion & Photography > Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts > Decorative wood & metalwork
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Clive George|Paperback|Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd|14/04/2016
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9781784940980
Book Description: 
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. Suitable timbers are covered 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. Stickmaking Handbook also discusses seasoning timbers, shaping, carving and shanking handles as well as a wide range of colouring and finishing methods.

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