Cane Topper Woodcarving: Projects, Patterns, and Essential Techniques for Custom Canes and Walking Sticks (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions & Expert Stickmaking Advice from Lora Irish

Discover how to create unique, beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art!4 detailed step-by-step tutorials for creating expressive canes6 joinery methods for strong and durable joints between cane topper and staffExpert advice on carving expressive cane toppers from basswood blocksUseful tips for adding joint covers, hand grips, and custom featuresUsing found wood, how to source and prepare staffs, and a guide to basic cane construction techniquesLegendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all the essential components and techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide.Chock full of important tips and tricks, Cane Topper Woodcarving will teach you how to take full advantage of this fun and rewarding carving genre.With step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, and beautiful color photographs, Lora provides expert advice on sourcing, carving, joinery, finishing, customization, and more.This complete cane-carving handbook includes:Staffs:Harvesting StaffsCommon Tree SpeciesPreparing a StaffJoinery:Joinery BasicsHardware Joint OptionsWorking with BambooEasy Tape ClampJoint Covers:Wrapping BasicsSimple Leather Grip WrappingCord WrappingLanyard WrappingMore Joint IdeasExtras:"What If" BagsPipesAdditional WoodWire ElementsCane TipsPersonalized GripsTopper Carving Basics:Getting StartedKnivesBasic CutsWood Grain DirectionFinishingPlanning Your CaneProjects:GI Joe Mushroom Topper: Carving the Planes of the FaceWood Spirit TopperTiki TopperTwistie Snake TopperBonus ProjectsYou'll also find patterns for the projects as well as 40 additional patterns for when you're ready to start carving cane toppers on your own!Learn how to carve canes with character, with Cane Topper Woodcarving Projects!"Lora Irish possesses a great ability to research any given subject matter and write about it in a clear and concise manner... she influences many aspiring artists and craftsmen." — Shawn Cipa, author of Carving Fantasy & Legend Figures in Wood Read more