Just got back from the Westminster Farmers Market. It was hot inside the old barn, but sales were great, even got one custom order! Next market appearance is August 31st where I'll be demonstrating & selling. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to look at my sticks, for all the nice comments and especially for those who bought a stick.
I had one special gentleman stopped by and we had a nice chat. He was 94 years young, but didn't look a day over 80! That's what's great about the market you get to meet so many nice folks.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
WESTMINSTER FARMERS MARKET
I will be back at the Westminster Farmers Market Saturday July 6th. This will be my last appearance till August 31st. See ya there.
HONOR A VETERAN WITH A VETERAN STICK
As a Viet Nam Veteran I deeply appreciate and respect all those who have served our country. I created this Veteran's Cane/Walking stick to honor our veterans. If you have a family member and our friend or someone in your Legion/VFW post who is due a special recognition then this cane/waling stick is for you.
Each cane is individually crafted by me and includes the following:
* A solid brass eagle head.
* Veteran's name.
* Rank
* Branch of Service.
* Dates of service.
* Unit
* Pewter service medallion.
* Hand painted flag banner.
If the veteran received the Purple Heart I will include a Purple Heart medallion at no charge. I can also include more text at additional cost.
The stick can be a cane at 36" average height or a walking stick @ 50". Price with all the above is $95.00 .
I also make similar canes and/or walking sticks for police and fire personnel and include a fire or police medallion.
Each cane is individually crafted by me and includes the following:
* A solid brass eagle head.
* Veteran's name.
* Rank
* Branch of Service.
* Dates of service.
* Unit
* Pewter service medallion.
* Hand painted flag banner.
If the veteran received the Purple Heart I will include a Purple Heart medallion at no charge. I can also include more text at additional cost.
The stick can be a cane at 36" average height or a walking stick @ 50". Price with all the above is $95.00 .
I also make similar canes and/or walking sticks for police and fire personnel and include a fire or police medallion.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
DEER ANTLER WALKING STICK
Here's a photo of a recent deer antler walking stick. It's done as a British Thumb Stick using only a forked section of the antler. I'll probably make a knife with another section. The tips of the antler have been cut off & silver solder has been molded on
shaped & buffed.
This one's not for sale. Two reasons; I made it for myself & for some strange reason that would only make sense to a non-hunting politicians I can't sell deer parts from Maryland deer??!!
Anyway I can make a stick using your antler or buy antlers from other states that still respect hunters and have a little common sense left.
Because each antler is unique, the time involved in making one and the several options there are to mounting them these sticks are custom made , but to give you an idea prices start @ $75.00 made from an antler you provide.
This one's not for sale. Two reasons; I made it for myself & for some strange reason that would only make sense to a non-hunting politicians I can't sell deer parts from Maryland deer??!!
Anyway I can make a stick using your antler or buy antlers from other states that still respect hunters and have a little common sense left.
Because each antler is unique, the time involved in making one and the several options there are to mounting them these sticks are custom made , but to give you an idea prices start @ $75.00 made from an antler you provide.
Monday, June 24, 2013
FARMERS MARKET UPDATE
Last Saturday's Farmers Market was a great success. We (my granddaughter and I ) sold sticks and talked to a lot of people. Thanks to all who stopped by the booth, we enjoyed talking to you and getting your feedback on the sticks. Thanks for all the kind words and especially thanks to all those who bought a stick!
We will be at the Westminster Farmers Market this Saturday the 29th & on the 6th of July. See ya there!
We will be at the Westminster Farmers Market this Saturday the 29th & on the 6th of July. See ya there!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
FARMERS MARKET
Well Saturday June 22nd is the grand opening of my booth @ the Westminster Farmers Market. Been busy finishing a few new sticks, hopefully I'll be successful. Always have sold something @ the couple of craft fairs I've gone to over the last two years & I have a bigger and better selection of sticks. The market gets a pretty good crowd and my grand daughter Katrina will help me in the booth. We'll be there for four markets June 22, 29 - July 6th & August 31st if we due okay I'll sign up for the holiday market.
Here's a photo of one of my natural stick & my everyday country walking stick. I really like this one it's simple but has a nice feel.
Here's a photo of one of my natural stick & my everyday country walking stick. I really like this one it's simple but has a nice feel.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
COLLLECTIBLE STICKS
From time to time I make "Collectible Walking Sticks". These are one of a kind sticks that I make to enter in carving competitions and most are for sale. My inspiration comes mainly from an idea that has been bubbling in my head for a sometime. I'll spend a lot of time thinking about it, drawing sketches and researching. Finally I select the wood and begin carving/creating.
One such stick is my Civil War Theme walking stick "Brothers in Arms". This was inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. The Civil War took an enormous toll on this country, more Americans died and/or were wounded than in any other war before or since.
Additionally, families were torn apart. Many times brothers, cousins, neighbors took up arms for different sides. One family member may of joined the North while others joined the South. The purpose of my "Brothers in Arms" walking sticks is not to make any sort of political statement, but to simply represent the terrible cost the war placed on families.
The stick is 52" +/- tall and is topped with a carving of a Union and a Confederate soldier wrapped in their flags. The shaft has a banner carved down it's length with the words Brothers in Arms hand carved into the banner. A copper end cap finishes the piece and protects the end.
Current Price is $195.00
Sine this picture of the walking stick was taking, I added "Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863". This was carved into the natural color spiral.
I have other collectibles which I'll post in the near future. If there is something you would like carved contact me and I will be happy to quote prices. I also make a whole range of sticks in various styles starting at just $12.00 for a natural stick. All my sticks have at least three coats of hand rubbed Tung Oil. Tung oil is used on the finest furniture because unlike polyurethane or shellac it is a penetrate that soaks deeply into the wood creating a very long lasting water resistant finish.
One such stick is my Civil War Theme walking stick "Brothers in Arms". This was inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. The Civil War took an enormous toll on this country, more Americans died and/or were wounded than in any other war before or since.
Additionally, families were torn apart. Many times brothers, cousins, neighbors took up arms for different sides. One family member may of joined the North while others joined the South. The purpose of my "Brothers in Arms" walking sticks is not to make any sort of political statement, but to simply represent the terrible cost the war placed on families.
The stick is 52" +/- tall and is topped with a carving of a Union and a Confederate soldier wrapped in their flags. The shaft has a banner carved down it's length with the words Brothers in Arms hand carved into the banner. A copper end cap finishes the piece and protects the end.
Current Price is $195.00
Sine this picture of the walking stick was taking, I added "Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863". This was carved into the natural color spiral.
I have other collectibles which I'll post in the near future. If there is something you would like carved contact me and I will be happy to quote prices. I also make a whole range of sticks in various styles starting at just $12.00 for a natural stick. All my sticks have at least three coats of hand rubbed Tung Oil. Tung oil is used on the finest furniture because unlike polyurethane or shellac it is a penetrate that soaks deeply into the wood creating a very long lasting water resistant finish.
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