Carving Creative walking Sticks and Canes

Unlock your wood carving potential with 'Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes,' the ultimate guide for intermediate and advanced woodcarvers. This essential book features 13 imaginative projects that bring together artistry and utility, allowing you to craft stunning canes and walking sticks. Step-by-step instructions and vivid photography guide you through each project, covering everything from carving intricate animal heads to creating classic derby and gentleman's walking sticks.

Discover invaluable tips on selecting the best types of wood for your walking stick shanks, and learn how to expertly join heads to shanks for a durable finish. With detailed sections on painting and finishing techniques, this book equips you with the knowledge to elevate your woodworking skills. Choose from a variety of projects, including exquisitely designed lyre-shaped thumb sticks and charming sticks featuring beloved animals like foxes, eagles, and swans. Written by Paul Purnell, a self-taught woodcarver with over 15 years of experience, this book is an inviting resource for anyone looking to create functional art.

'Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes' is not just a guide; it's an invitation to delve into the tactile world of wood carving. Transform each piece of wood into a stunning walking companion that reflects your artistic vision while providing the support you need. Perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate creativity and craftsmanship, this book ensures your wooden walking sticks will be as unique as the moments they'll accompany you through.

Author: Paul Purnell Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 200 x 250 mm
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 31-01-2020

Put your wood carving skills to practical use! 13 creative projects for canes & walking sticks for intermediate and advanced woodcarvers Step-by-step instructions and photography, including painting and finishing instructions Projects include carving various animal heads on top of derby sticks, pistol-grips, lyre-shaped thumb sticks, gent's walking sticks, and more Helpful information on types of wood, joining heads and shanks, and more This must-have stickmaking book features 13 woodcarving projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for making creative and elegant walking sticks. Projects are included for both intermediate and advanced wood carvers. Painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used for walking stick shanks, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more! From a simple lyre-shaped thumbstick and a gentleman's walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, you'll enjoy putting your carving skills to the test by creating these beautifully useful walking sticks and canes. Author Paul Purnell is a self-taught wood carver. He has been carving for 15 years and specializes in birds, animals, and other wildlife. His carving style includes a mixture of tools, and he has carved projects for The Guild of Master Craftsman's Wood Carving and Woodworking Crafts magazines. Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes will show you everything you need to know to make your own stunning canes from wood!