Bamboo walking sticks are extremely popular for the collectors to own one of these must have canes. They are lightweight and yet functional. Try one and see for yourself. Enjoy the earthy look and high quality hold of our bamboo walking canes. Bamboo walking stick As a sustainable material, bamboo is raising in popularity for building all sorts of consumable goods, furthermore, it is being seen more and more often as a lumber of choice for a variety of building materials in homes, places of businesses and more. It grows quickly, reseeds after harvesting, can be shaped into most any design while still alive, is wonderfully hard when dried, and has a lovely, deep brown color when left in its natural state. It even accepts stains well, since it is a porous lumber that soaks up moisture. Its natural properties make it an often used wood in hardwood floors, decorative supports and even as roofing tiles in places where the climate will not be too overly rough on it. Bamboo as material for walking stick The walking cane industry has been employing bamboo since men and women first realized the benefits of a walking stick. When harvested from a relatively young plant, it is practically the perfect width, and proper treatment allows it to be bent and crafted into the perfect shape for a walking cane handle. As it absorbs moisture so readily, it is a wonderful material to use in warm, we climates, and its rigidity and stiffness when dried makes it perfect for use in winter months when the air is particularly dry. The distinctive shape and contours of bamboo make it distinguishable, and a favorite of cane collectors, while the near-ancient tradition make it a staple in every day use. No matter which way you look at it, there is practically nothing bad to be said about a bamboo cane! If you prefer a walking cane that can boost your style quotient when you walk in for your next big event or party, try out our range of bamboo walking canes. These canes are meant for light-duty usage, but yes, it does support your balance while you go through your daily tasks. These walking canes exude an aura of something very raw and natural. A great piece to show off your style and sense of fashion, the Bamboo walking cane will look perfect along with other collectibles in your breakfront. We have few bamboo walking sticks in our collection of travel canes. This design will be very stylish, classic and comfortable for you!
A sword cane is already among the most gentlemanly of weapons, but this example has a certain worldly flair that is rarely matched. Dragon Kings Taiji Sword Cane has a tempered blade of damascus steel; the mixing of different steels into a single blade creates a layered steel blade with a distinct patterning akin to rippling water or wood grain. The grip of the sword and the cane scabbard are crafted from polished rosewood. The antique-finished metal castings are intricately cast in far East design. The po
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Hand carved sticks and sculptures, game birds, mammals, dogs and more. Hand carved from a variety of hard and soft woods
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This is a post about the carvings I do and collectively call a carving doodle. So what do I mean when I say I'm doing a carving doodle, well I liken it to the same thing as a general drawing doodle but using knives and wood. All day I find myself doodling in my note book at work; when on the phone, in meetings and when thinking. I would love to be carving but the mess and logistics don't allow. The picture above is essentially what a carving doodle ends up becoming. So why doodle? Well for me it's for a number of reasons; I doodle when I want to try a new technique or style of carving, when I have a new toy (sorry tool), when I want to speed up the carving process, when I am experimenting and sometimes just to get some time in with tools and wood - for the simple joy of carving. In some way I also like the freedom as these are not for general consumption and certainly not carved with a market in mind. That makes them quite free and I enjoy that. Ironically people have started asking if they are for sale! This doodle is in ash and it was an off cut from a branch used as a walking stick. I'm in the process of looking for a skeletal face and wanted to experiment and try different styles. The following pictures are of close ups of the faces that make up the doodle. I wasn't convinced that I should post close ups as the look of the doodle is better when you can see the whole thing, however the process is about honing the skill and technique so the end result is in the individual face being scrutinised. Here they are. Considering I'm looking for a skeletal looking face in this doodle these guys are quite fat! Better get back to it! Eventually the stick is used up! I can't get any more carvings squeezed in. Once this happens, or when the wood becomes to dry and hard I wrap a bit of wire around it and hang it above my workstation in the utility room. They become reference sticks that I pull down and use to see how something should or shouldn't look. This doodle was my first and while I've not used up every available space it was a useful exercise, one that I'm now happy to repeat. The wood again was a cutting from my plum tree in the garden and while semi green was a pleasure to carve. Now it's like iron, hence the decision to stop and start a new one This carving is an addition of a Sphearoblasts carving that just seemed to fit perched on the end. Why? Why not! In the photo above another Sphearoblast appears glued to the doodle. This part of the doodle appears here three times. This carving of a Woodwose is one I go back to to reference regards the way the hair blends with the face and the structure of the face. I'm also partial to the nose shape. The third and final example of a carving doodle is my stick of many faces. This is essentially a carving doodle but on a practical piece of wood, a walking stick. I have posted this before. Here is the original post . The post itself is about walking sticks and the doodle stick appears towards the end. However here are a few shots of it. All in all as I've said I use this approach for a number of reasons but if I'm honest, it's because I love carving and in particular I love carving Woodwose or Wood Spirits. Your comments are as always welcome. If your interested in anything I'm doing please contact me through Facebook and the 'Woodwose Carving and Crafts' page or Twitter '@woodwose' or Instagram under 'Woodwose' or just through this blog. Many of my new carvings get shown on these other sites first. If you want to discuss buying a carving please email me at [email protected] I guess to see if the one you likes still available and to get a price including postage. ~ Dave ~
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