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9781861081261

Stickmaking Handbook

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  • ISBN13:

    9781861081261

  • ISBN10:

    186108126X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-06-30
  • Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd

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"Based on the authors' classicStick Making: A Complete Course, this concise introduction is made for the beginner. From cutting and seasoning sticks to decorating and dyeing, every aspect of this traditional craft is covered. Learn safe heating practices on a thumbstick; try out coloring techniques; and use alternative materials like ram's horn along with wood. A color gallery shows off sticks, crooks, and canes."Chip Chats.

Table of Contents

Foreword viii
Introduction 1(1)
Finding, cutting and seasoning sticks
2(10)
Thumbsticks
12(10)
Safe heating practices
18(4)
One-piece walking sticks
22(14)
Colouring techniques
25(11)
Wooden crooks and market sticks
36(17)
Strengthening handles
49(4)
Ram's horn and antler walking sticks
53(19)
Properties of ram's horn
53(11)
Finishes
64(1)
Properties of antler
64(8)
Market sticks and crooks in horn
72(26)
Properites of buffalo horn
72(23)
Shaping equipment
95(3)
Carved sticks in wood and horn
98(20)
Making ears from horn
108(10)
Medley of sticks
118(17)
`Fancy' thumbsticks
118(9)
Half-head handles
127(2)
Cow horn handle
129(3)
Barley twist novelty
132(2)
Liquorice stick
134(1)
Gallery 135(6)
Suppliers 141(3)
Metric conversion table 144(1)
Index 145(4)
About the authors 149

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