Product Details - Books - Projects - Stick Making - A Complete Course

How to choose suitable stickmaking timbers and the properties of ram's horn, antler, buffalo and cow horn are all fully described, allowing you to make an informed choice of materials.  Learn what characteristics to look for in a potential stick and for thumbsticks there are even instructions for trimming and replanting in order to grow your own, naturally suitable stick.

From sourcing and seasoning woods and shaping and shanking handles, to colouring and finishing methods - all aspects are covered to provide a thorough course in the craft of stickmaking.

Projects include:

• Thumbsticks
• One-piece & two-oiece wooden sticks
• Cardigan sticks
• Ram's horn and altler walking sticks
• Market sticks and crook in buffalo horn
• Carved sticks in wood and horn
• Working with cow horn