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Stickmaking Handbook by Andrew Jones,Clive George click to enlarge

Stickmaking Handbook

Andrew Jones,Clive George
This concise introduction to the art and craft of stickmaking presents a diverse range of traditional sticks and crooks. Nice for gifts and good, saleable items.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Finding, cutting & Seasoning Sticks
2. Thumbsticks
3. One-Piece Walking Sticks
4. Wooden Crooks & Market Sticks
5. Ram's Horn & Antler Walking Sticks
6. Carved Sticks in Wood & Horn
7. Medley of Sticks
8. Gallery

160 pgs, 6x8, color illus, softcover

$12.95

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