Welcome to the Hand Carved walking stick page. Scroll down for more information about the wood and process. Click on a picture for more information abut each stick. Updated Oct. 2009, from now on newest sticks will be added to the top of this list.

Spirit faces, made with polymer clay Tall staff style Hand carved and hand painted. VERY unique, includes five faces and leaves cast from leaves in my own garden. Click the picture for more information.

Amazon Tribal mask walking stick Tall staff style Hand carved and hand painted, and complete with matching amazon macaw feathers. Click the picture for more information.

An African theme. Tall staff style African in design, with zebra stripe and african shields. Click the image for more information. NEWI listed this stick on my etsy shop. Click here to go directly to the listing.

Amazon, Blue and Gold Macaw staff Tall staff style Very detailed carving, hand painted, and this unique staff is adorned with three faux turquoise stones, and a few bunches of real macaw feathers. Click the picture for more information.

Native American Bald Eagle staff Tall staff style Native American staff with carved feathers, hand carved sead beads, and with a bald Eagle sitting on the top.

The Beach stick. Tall staff style. Made with real beach rocks right off the shores of Lake Michigan. Take a look.

Lucky 7 Dice walking stick. Short style, unusual handle but very comfortable.

Grapevine walking stick. Short style, nice handle.

Siamese Cat walking stick. First short style with a handle.

The Wizard stick. Definately worth a look. Even though it's sold, if you really like it, send me a note. I did it once, I can do it again.

Nature Walking Staff My very first walking stick. Not for sale, I use this one myself, but have a look anyway. This is a tall straight model.

Some general quick info here; I started making these several years ago when I bought a power tool for an unrelated project. Just for fun thought I'd try a stick and I've been hooked ever since. What kind of wood? I wish I knew. But I rarely do. (The few I know I'll post in the individual section.) I find most of my wood while out on a trail in the woods near my home in SW lower Michigan. I know these are not pine. (Too soft, and that definately smells like pine so I'd know.) Trees around would include, birch, tulip poplar, sycamore, oak, (these are probably not oak.) And honestly, I don't know what these are. If I had to guess, I'd say most are probably tulip popular. Very common here. All I know is they stand my test for strength, and are fairly easy to carve. Here is a photo of a collection of sticks in my possibly carve stash. (Note: the third one from the right in this photo happens to be the one that ended up as my Spirit Faces stick above.)
Are they strong? Most? yes. The few I list here that might be a little more delicate, I'll state that in the details page. For most, when I come across a stick in the woods, and it looks about the right size and shape, the first test it gets, is can I put my weight on it? Mind you folks, I weigh nearly 300lbs. so when I put MY weight on it, and it doesn't snap, that's quite a test! Next, I let the sticks sit in my garage for some time. If it starts to crack, it's firewood. If not, I may start carving. Sometimes I will carve green wood then let it sit. Again, cracks mean it's kindling. (Some very fine surface cracks may be filled with wood putty but only IF these are VERY small cracks.) After it's carved, I use acrylic artist grade paints. Some sticks may be painted with very thin paint then sanded. It gives it an old world look. ALL sticks are then sealed with an acrylic clear coat, and all then get fitted with rubber feet. (Yes you can remove that if you want.) Sizes. In general, I seem to be making two sizes. Tall STAFF varieties are aprox 60+ inches tall. These are relatively straight sticks with no "handle." Excellent for hiking trails. The shorter ones, (I started making after someone requested it,) are somewhat harder to come by as I find natural sticks with a "handle." These are just short of one yard. About 34". 34" is comfortable for me. However, I can make one to fit your needs just as easy. All of the thumb nail images on this page link to more pictures and individual stick details, including a full length of the stick and most of those were taken with a yard stick leaning next to the walking stick for an easy size comparison. Please note, if you have a medical condition that requires you to have a very strong stick to rely on, please go to a medical supply store and buy a real one. Even though these can support me, they are all natural wood and I make NO guarantee as to if, or when it might break. I'd suggest the tall staffs for hiking, short sticks for anyone wanting a little extra support, (my husband used one for a bit when he hurt his ankle. He said it was helpful.) And heck, they just look darn cool! Some people actually collect these as art. Mine very much qualify as pieces of art. I will guarantee you get at least a few compliments. Look through the pages here. Even if a stick is marked sold, if you really like it, contact me with a request. I can do a design again. (No two will be exactly the same.) I DO love requests. Either size, color, idea or what ever. Hit that contact button and send me a note. Finally, I have decided to start listing a few of these, (mostly as a trial basis to see if there is a market.) On my etsy shop. ArtmakersWorlds.etsy.com Just click on the "walking sticks" link on the right side of that page. Not all my sticks will appear there. If you see one on this page, not sold, and not up for sale please do contact me. I can either list it there, or we can do business directly. Pay pal works for me.

Jenny Mehlenbeck is the creator and owner of Artmakers Worlds ©1999 - now.