Looking for non-existent hair sticks? Advice needed.

[WaitingSoLong]

I am looking for a pair of shorter, thicker hair sticks. Thick like TT sticks but short like 5". I haven't seen anything on the swap board and I have perused the internet and Etsy. Any recommendations?

I don't like toppers nor any engravings, I am a plain type person though I do like the TT look on the less-fancy ones. I stick to black, gray, charcoal colors, or possibly brown wood colored. Neutrals, basically.

[AspenSong]

I can't suggest any Etsy shops off the top of my head that have them listed but I mean...there's always custom orders? If I make some like that to list myself I'll let you know. I've got some thick blocks of Redwood I've made some thick sticks out of. I for some reason tend to make thick sticks when I make them.

[christiansummer]

Have you asked Doug if he could make you a 5" TT? It would take a few months, but you could get the less-fancy TT like you like.

[Loviatar]

Eaduard Hairsticks on etsy could make customs for you from Oregon Hardwoods :)

[Scarlet_Heart]

I agree with the others. Find something you like and ask for a shorter custom.

Purple moon makes short, dark, thick sticks, FWIW.

Like this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/123193973/hand-turned-hair-stick-5-inch-handmade

(https://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleMoonDesigns?section_id=10804315&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3)

ETA: You could always commission someone here, too. I make simple sticks as do a lot of others. You could ask on the self-made thread. I don't think that should be against the rules.

[WaitingSoLong]

Thanks! I am checking into all the suggestions...

[WaitingSoLong]

TT just posted they are not taking any more custom orders until fall :(

[chen bao jun]

You could get a dowel from a craft store, cut it it to five inches (I do this with an old kitchen knife), sharpen one end slightly in a pencil sharpener, sand it a little and then color with nailpolish to a color you like, while waiting to buy one. It wouldn't look like a TT but would hold your hair.
Great to see you posting again by the way.

[chen bao jun]

What about CrockettMountain Woodworks? I love their stuff.
These are five inches
http://www.amazon.com/Joico-112062-K-pak-Reconstructor-5-1-ounce/product-reviews/B000UYSSB4/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1
Here's some 5 1/2 inches, I'm sure they would cut them to 5 inches if you wanted
https://www.etsy.com/listing/193463868/arkansas-red-cedar-hair-stick-pair-sets?ref=shop_home_active_3
four and 3/4 inches
https://www.etsy.com/listing/194267394/wooden-zen-hair-sticks-orange-and-black?ref=shop_home_active_6
I have a hair 'claw' from them that just slides into my hair, beautifully finished, perfectly smooth.
they also do acrylic, but that's more in their artfire shop

[Seeshami]

Perfume collectors on etsy.

[Loviatar]

Perfume Collectors are far thicker than TT sticks though, Seeshami :)

[Seeshami]

And I am sure they are capable of custom orders.

[PerkyCurlz]

I'm sure Rich with OutNumbered Novelties (https://www.etsy.com/shop/OutNumberedNovelties/sold?ref=shopinfo_sales_leftnav) would be happy to help with either something in either wood or acrylic. He's doing thicker acrylics now.

[WaitingSoLong]

Great to see you posting again by the way.

Thanks! I have time between summer classes and fall, finally! Even though I am working full time it's not as time consuming as school!

More great suggestions everyone!

Wow Perfume Collectors are super thick! I have never seen any like that!

Outnumbered novelties looks promising as well.

I will probably check into some custom orders. I am not really in a hurry to find them, been looking for some time (ok, a long time, maybe a year) and just want something really suited for my taste. I just haven't seen then yet.

Some of the Eaduard sticks look like "me". I sent him a message but haven't heard back yet.

[picklepie]

Can someone post a link to perfume collectors? I can't find any hair sticks under that name on etsy.

[Nini]

I bought some from amadlife a few years back. It sounds like he might fit what you're after if he's still operating.

[morrigan*]

I bought some from amadlife a few years back. It sounds like he might fit what you're after if he's still operating.

He has shop on etsy, here (https://www.etsy.com/shop/amadlifeo?ref=l2-shopheader-name).

[chen bao jun]

Yes, can someone post a link to perfume collectors? I can't find it either

[Stellaaa]

Yes, can someone post a link to perfume collectors? I can't find it either

Here ya go
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PerfumeCollectors?ref=ss_profile

[picklepie]

Thank you!

[Valkyriejae]

I second eaduard hairsticks - he sometimes does thicker ones, called "oversized," and they come in 5". Or possibly LadyIdun, you'd just have to ask about which designs can be done as 5"...

[WaitingSoLong]

I ordered from Eaduard though I am still looking :) I have my eye on a TT stick that someone else got before I could. I will eventually order one when they will take orders again. I am patient. I can wait. In the mean time, I have 4 sticks coming from Eaduard he is trimming back to custom lengths for me. Thanks guys!

I still would like some good wood double-ended sticks.?