The Craft of Stickmaking [Hardcover]

Leo Gowan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1991

The traditional craft of stickmaking is "popular" in the truest sense—the necessary skills can be acquired without too much difficulty, the tools are minimal, and the materials are readily available. This complete guide, which will appeal to novice and craftsman alike, ranges from the basic techniques through to the carving of intricate handles. Covering a wide variety of raw materials and types of stick, The Craft of Stickmaking is illustrated throughout with clear photos and drawings. Leo Gowan, a professional stickmaker, is also the author of Stickmaking.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Stickmaking, the production of canes or walking sticks, is a popular traditional craft in Britain. Some sticks feature elaborate carvings or fancy materials while others are more functional. Gowan, a founding member and former chair of the British Stickmakers' Guild, guides readers through the production of a stick, from the selection and harvest of wood through assembly, decoration, and finishing. Several designs are considered some from one piece of wood and others that are composites of wood and other materials such as deer antler, horn, or carved wood. Of value to those who sell at craft shows or are interested in traditional crafts, this title could bring variety to large collections.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Review

"Leo Gowan said he was aiming to give us the whole craft in one book--I believe he has done it. " -- THE STICKMAKER --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Pr (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852235012
• ISBN-13: 978-1852235017
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,113,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My 2nd favorite book on canes and stick making, March 23, 2003

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Gail Feddern (Tavernier, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Craft of Stickmaking (Paperback)

It's not quite as good as Stick Making, a Complete Course. There are no pictures of the various trees used, but he gives a good description about how and where to get good stick material.
The latter book is more complete, however, listing sources for suppliers. The former does have an appendix of tips, a chapter on judging, and directions for assembling a ring-horn cane (Horn Disc Sticks). In all other respects, I'd say The Craft of Stickmaking is equal to the latter in information, interest, and comprehension, just not as many color pictures, although there are enough black & white pix to illustrate to my satisfaction.