The Basics
Name: Heath Lucas
Major: Local Economics and Philosophy
Hometown: Hoover, Alabama
Quote to live by:
“People aren’t searching for the meaning of life, what their really searching for is the experience of being alive.” -Joseph Cambell
What he does
“I make lots…walking staffs, survival bracelets, wire jewelry”
What he uses
“I use Crepe Myrtle Wood, Paracord, Paper, Vintage Items, Paper Mache, Clay, Wire, Bone, Cigar Boxes, Spray Paint. I also do video and photography…my favorite medium would have to be Crepe Myrtle Wood for my staffs.”
Why did you start making walking staffs?
“Well, i can’t give you an exact reason exactly, except that it was an action I started performing that just felt like it needed to be done or was the right thing to do at the time. After completeing a few of my first staffs, I began to branch out. Buying a few more basic tools, advertising when ever I could (and still can), and making contact with a few people who might possibly be interested in carrying these fine handcrafted Crepe Myrtle Staffs in their store; led me to sell my first lot of 7 staffs and walking canes for a considerable amount it seemed at the time, as well as about 10 other sales to indviuals who I’d met and sold on the idea of why a Staff is so great.”
Where you can find his stuff
“I have an Etsy shop, and you can buy my products here.“
Contact
Email: heathl@uab.edu
Some of his work: