vine twisted sticks can be made.wrap number 9 wire around a sapling and wait for it to grow.may take a couple of years but you will have stickks you created.
I've had god results using string to form the spiral, then a marker to put it on the stick. If you want to put a shape or design on the stick, carbon paper is your friend.
I love to make walking sticks but live in the middle of the desert. Looking for wood can be very frustrating and fruitless. I will now be checking out the walking stick rack wherever I travel. Thanks for the great ideas and explanations on why you do what you do.
Thanks. My younger daughter is on a hiking kick. All the walking staff I see are comically expensive, so I bought her a poplar dowel and a rubber tip for 10 bucks.
That is awesome! Lots of ways to improve the way it looks. Like: A paracord wrap, a little carving, ad a wrist strap. I cover lots of these in my videos. Thanks for your comment.
@@OzarkArtsandCrafts She's thrilled with it, and started staining and urethaning it last night. I ordered her a little compass to glue to the top. Now she's on my case to go attack Moore's Knob. I'm burning fat chasing her up mountains, but I'm not sure my knees can keep up with all of that 10yr old energy.
You sure made a big difference in that stick in a short time!! Turned out very nice!! Looks like a fantastic stick was created for somebody!! Nice job😊!!
Well Dennis , what state are you in ? We just went about 10 days with snow and ice and there are trillions of trees down, and you can load em up till your hearts content. If you're not too far away maybe I could cut you some blanks. I've made a few walking sticks and enjoyed doing them. I make Myrtle Wood clocks , mirrors, coffee tables, and have for 54 years , learned making them from my wood shop teacher, who supplied The House of Myrtle Wood in Coos Bay ,Oregon. He's gone no but is well remembered. I 'm blessed to have taken a wood shop class in high schooI. I just get so much satisfaction working with wood , everyone should try it. Good luck, and i will send out a few heavy duty prayers for your gal.
Thanks, Allen, for the offer but I live in Missouri. Sounds like you have plenty of snow up there. The most snow accumulation that I can remember was in 1978. We got 12-14 inches. I don't think that is the record for the whole state but in south Missouri it was. I don't come across much Myrtle here but it is beautiful wood. I enjoy wood working and am busy making more than just Walking Sticks but that is my main CZcams thingy. Thanks for you comment and prayers and God bless.
Dennis, I'm an Artist. Your video caught my attention. Thank you for demonstrating such a valuable lesson to learn. I really appreciate it. By time you were through working on the walking stick, you really increased it's value. It looks really sharp after your improvements to it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and ideas. ✝️🌹
I think that Knotwork used anywhere on a stick could be really interesting. I forget what the OLD BOATWAINS Mate called their knot work but, I think it's fabulous, find a book on nautical ropework and go to town. I avoid those "Factory looking sticks myself but, whatever trips yer trigger, LOL
I don't think much of the "Factory" look neither. I will purchase one occasionally if I can foresee a way to enhance it. Thanks for your comment. Keep on, keeping on!
Occasional craft shows and have a few stores that sell them on consignment. Sell a lot by word of mouth locally. I try to stay out of flea markets because everyone expects everything to be cheap even if it is high quality! Thanks for your comment.
@@OzarkArtsandCrafts Thank you so much this was so helpful. I was at a flea market today (not selling just walking through) and it didn't seem like a good place to sell something like walking sticks. Craft shows and consignment though are a great idea! Now I know where to start. Many thanks again!
Putting your valuable time and your love for creating into this, makes it priceless.
Thanks. your comments are priceless to me.
vine twisted sticks can be made.wrap number 9 wire around a sapling and wait for it to grow.may take a couple of years but you will have stickks you created.
I see no reason why that would not work. I guess it would depend on how big a spiral that you want.
I've had god results using string to form the spiral, then a marker to put it on the stick. If you want to put a shape or design on the stick, carbon paper is your friend.
I often use carbon paper and I agree, it works well. Thanks for commenting.
I love to make walking sticks but live in the middle of the desert. Looking for wood can be very frustrating and fruitless. I will now be checking out the walking stick rack wherever I travel. Thanks for the great ideas and explanations on why you do what you do.
You can do it!
I live in the desert and have been collecting Yucca stalks. I have about forty right now and still finding more daily.
I'll try more yucca sticks too.
Thank you
You're welcome, Dan. Thanks for the Thank you.
Thanks. My younger daughter is on a hiking kick. All the walking staff I see are comically expensive, so I bought her a poplar dowel and a rubber tip for 10 bucks.
That is awesome! Lots of ways to improve the way it looks. Like: A paracord wrap, a little carving, ad a wrist strap. I cover lots of these in my videos. Thanks for your comment.
@@OzarkArtsandCrafts She's thrilled with it, and started staining and urethaning it last night. I ordered her a little compass to glue to the top. Now she's on my case to go attack Moore's Knob. I'm burning fat chasing her up mountains, but I'm not sure my knees can keep up with all of that 10yr old energy.
You need to start working on one for yourself. They do help the knees when hiking. Especially in the hills and mountains! Thanks for your comments.
You sure made a big difference in that stick in a short time!! Turned out very nice!! Looks like a fantastic stick was created for somebody!! Nice job😊!!
Hey thanks for your comment, Sis. Appreciate you and your comments. ❤❤❤
Dennis that was a very nice of making the stick a lot better and great looking 🙏👍❤️
Thanks, Peter. Most of my sticks I gather from the woods but I purchase this type when I can.
Well Dennis , what state are you in ? We just went about 10 days with snow and ice and there are trillions of trees down, and you can load em up till your hearts content. If you're not too far away maybe I could cut you some blanks. I've made a few walking sticks and enjoyed doing them. I make Myrtle Wood clocks , mirrors, coffee tables, and have for 54 years , learned making them from my wood shop teacher, who supplied The House of Myrtle Wood in Coos Bay ,Oregon. He's gone no but is well remembered. I 'm blessed to have taken a wood shop class in high schooI. I just get so much satisfaction working with wood , everyone should try it. Good luck, and i will send out a few heavy duty prayers for your gal.
Thanks, Allen, for the offer but I live in Missouri. Sounds like you have plenty of snow up there. The most snow accumulation that I can remember was in 1978. We got 12-14 inches. I don't think that is the record for the whole state but in south Missouri it was. I don't come across much Myrtle here but it is beautiful wood. I enjoy wood working and am busy making more than just Walking Sticks but that is my main CZcams thingy. Thanks for you comment and prayers and God bless.
I like that, Mr. Dennis!!! 🤠
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
This is looking fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked it. Keep on,keeping on!
Looks good Dennis!
Thanks, Dana. Appreciate your comments. 👍 Keep on,keeping on!
Dennis, I'm an Artist. Your video caught my attention. Thank you for demonstrating such a valuable lesson to learn. I really appreciate it. By time you were through working on the walking stick, you really increased it's value. It looks really sharp after your improvements to it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and ideas. ✝️🌹
You're very welcome and thank you for your comment! Comments from Artist mean a lot to me.
Awesome transformation ❤
Thank you! John. 🤗 Cheers. Keep on, keeping on!
I think that Knotwork used anywhere on a stick could be really interesting. I forget what the OLD BOATWAINS Mate called their knot work but, I think it's fabulous, find a book on nautical ropework and go to town. I avoid those "Factory looking sticks myself but, whatever trips yer trigger, LOL
I don't think much of the "Factory" look neither. I will purchase one occasionally if I can foresee a way to enhance it. Thanks for your comment. Keep on, keeping on!
Looks good. I just started making walking sticks this past year and this gives me ideas. Thanks.
Go for it! Just let you imagination help you create something unique. Thanks for your comment.
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Thank you, Angella!
$99 for that hog stick?
I actually sold it for $99! All things are only worth as much as you get for them!
Looks exactly the same ! Just deeper groves!!!! 🤔
The original had no groves! Thanks for your comment.
Great Job Dennis! Looks awesome 👏
Thanks, Kev. 👍
Wow cool customization and nice work!
Thanks! Keep on, keeping on!
Nice work Dennis ive made a lot of stick that turned out pretty decent im still learning looking good
Thank you, Johnny. Keep on, keeping on and God bless.
How do you go about selling your sticks? like flea markets? or Etsy? Or how do ya go about it?
Occasional craft shows and have a few stores that sell them on consignment. Sell a lot by word of mouth locally. I try to stay out of flea markets because everyone expects everything to be cheap even if it is high quality! Thanks for your comment.
@@OzarkArtsandCrafts Thank you so much this was so helpful. I was at a flea market today (not selling just walking through) and it didn't seem like a good place to sell something like walking sticks. Craft shows and consignment though are a great idea! Now I know where to start. Many thanks again!
Supports the saying “A fool and His Money are Soon Parted” in my opinion not a $100 stick
Thanks for your comment.
There's no such thing as a $100 stick...
OK, if you think so. That's what I get for most of mine. Thanks for your comment.
No one in their right mind is paying 100 bucks for a damn stick
@@briangray426not many meet that criteria these days .
$100 stick? Nah youre trippin...
OK, you're right. I sold this one for $99. Thanks for commenting.
If that makes that stick worth a 100 bucks I need to get to your market jut grinding s groove in it doesn't change a thing this is a joke
Time will tell me for sure. Thanks for your comment.
Just for shits and grins, I just sold it for $100.
@@OzarkArtsandCraftsyou should give your son his money back😅