Canes and pipes, especially those made from found materials, have long been of special interest to carvers and collectors. This sketchbook of original designs for woodcarvers and artists showcases a collection of more than 200 pen and ink drawings of canes and pipes, a strange and wonderful group of mythical or imagined people and animals. The Fantastic Book of Canes, Pipes, & Walking Sticks, 3rd Edition is the remarkable work of the late Harry Ameredes, noted artist, woodcarver, and sculptor. Spanning 35 years of work, these fabulous pen-and-ink sketches showcase Ameredes' designs ranging from fighting canes in a medieval style to one-of-a-kind walking sticks crafted from tree roots and driftwood. This third edition also features a full-color gallery of his finished work and other inspirational pieces.

Harry Ameredes

Fabulous pen and ink sketches showcase a wide variety of canes, staffs and pipes along with carving tips and notes.

Foreword About the Author Fantastic Canes and Walking Sticks Getting Started Canes from Tree Branches Canes from Root Sections Canes from Blocks of Wood Carved Handles for Canes Walking Sticks as Weapons A Gallery of Fantastic Canes and Walking Sticks Fantastic Pipes Getting Started Shaping the Bowl Attaching the Stem A Gallery of Fantastic Pipes Sketches