[mr.sticks]

hi my name is mr. sticks
i am retired from general motors and my main interests are canes and walking sticks. i am hoping to sell them at craft shows,etc. i would like to learn how to finish a [morel] mushroom, the holes etc at the top of the stick any information will be appreciated thanks mr.sticks

[TreeWizard]

I'd suggest a Dremel tool with some good smalle carbide bits and plunge cut them.

[Tom H]

Welcome Mr Sticks, Glad you're here. I'v made lots of morrel mushroom sticks, from everything from basswood to ash and hickory. I have always dipped the carved morrel into stain. I usually use walnut stain, and make sure it gets into the crevises. If I want a darker mushroom I leave the stain on longer. Lighter, wipe it off right away. After letting it dry, I use Johnsons paste floor wax. Good luck...

Tom H

[Ashbys]

Hi Mr. Sticks ,

funny how things work , I am working on a staff as well right now. Not up to finishing yet but I will keep an eye on the thread .

Welcome to the fourm

Ash

[pepper]

HI, I'm working on a diamond willow stick, have the bark off, but wondering how long it let it dry before finishing. It was just cut before I started working on it. Great thread, thanks!

[Mottles]

Hi 'mr. sticks' and welcome. I haven't carved any walking sticks or canes yet, but it looks like Ash has a good technique. Looking good Ash!
Actually I have two aspen walking sticks stripped, just need some time to work on them. LOL
Kathy

[wacky1]

I use dremel alot for diamond willow. diamond bits works well also
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[mr.sticks]

thanks for the information

[Ron T]

Originally Posted by pepper

HI, I'm working on a diamond willow stick, have the bark off, but wondering how long it let it dry before finishing. It was just cut before I started working on it. Great thread, thanks!

Hello Pepper,

I've worked on a few diamond willow, given to me by a friend in Canada. He has always removed the bark, but the sticks need to dry out for a couple of weeks to a couple of months. Otherwise, they might develop cracks/splits. I have one that I'm working on even though it split. I just used wood filler to fill the gaps. You can see a couple of my sticks on my site.

[Kcubal]

Welcome Mr Sticks. glad to have on board.