Transform your creativity into art with 'Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick,' published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This step-by-step guide is your comprehensive resource for mastering the art of hand carving wildlife-themed walking sticks. Learn the essential techniques for harvesting and curing wood, and discover expert tips for finishing your pieces with paints, stains, varnishes, acrylics, and woodburning techniques. Renowned woodcarver David Stehly shares his wealth of knowledge, guiding you through the entire process of crafting beautiful, artisan-quality walking sticks, staffs, and canes. Each project offers clear instructions and ready-to-use patterns to inspire your creativity and help you embark on this rewarding hobby. Explore the stunning color photo gallery showcasing remarkable projects, including intricately carved sticks featuring lifelike lizards, majestic bighorn sheep, and dynamic leaping trout. A special emphasis is placed on creating realistic snakes that elegantly wrap around your walking stick, crafted from a single piece of wood. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodcarver, this book provides the tools and inspiration to elevate your carving skills. Start your journey into the world of woodworking today and make walking sticks that are not just functional but also artistic masterpieces. Don't wait—order your copy now and embrace the joy of hand carving your own walking stick!

CONDITION: BRAND NEW
Title: Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick An Art ...
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: PAP

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Learn to carve beautiful wildlife themed walking sticks with this informative and easy-to-follow book. Hand Carving Your Own Walking Stick includes useful information on harvesting and curing wood, plus advice on getting the best finishing results with paints, stains, varnishes, acrylics, and woodburning. Award-winning woodcarver David Stehly walks the reader through the entire process of making artisan-quality sticks, staffs, and canes that are as functional as they are beautiful. Step-by-step projects and ready-to-use patterns make it easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. An inspirational color photo gallery illustrates many of the author s spectacular projects, including sticks adorned with lifelike lizards, magnificent bighorn sheep, leaping trout, and many more. A special focus is on carving realistic snakes that wrap around the sticks, all carved from a single piece of wood.
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--Library Journal, November 2017