(1999) 2009 2nd edition. Guild of Master Craftsman. Lewes, East Sussex. Paperback. Pp144. Colour photographs throughout, colour & b/w illustrations. Mint.
Notes: Revised and improved version of this excellent book which began life as a smaller format edition of "Stickmaking: A Complete Course". "This complete introduction to the art and craft of stickmaking presents a diverse range of traditional sticks and crooks, including one- and two-piece wooden sticks, sticks and crooks in antler and horn, Cardigan sticks and market sticks. Advice on the properties of stickmaking timbers, ram's horn, antler and buffalo horn enables you to make an informed choice of materials. From sourcing and seasoning woods, and shaping, carving and shanking handles, to colouring and finishing methods, all aspects are covered to provide a thorough course in the craft of stickmaking."
