How Do You Weatherize A Walking Staff?
A walking staff is more than just a random branch. It can be a source of support for every journey; helping you gain leverage, keep your balance and pull yourself up any incline. As important as your walking stick can be to your journey, a good deal of time should be invested in its creation. Once the proper piece of wood has been selected, take steps to protect your walking staff from exposure to the elements by going through a process known as weathering. Select a branch for your walking staff that is fairly straight and made from a type of wood that has a bit of springiness to it, transferring a bit of flexibility to your stick. Remove the bark from the chosen branch. Peel it off by hand or with the aid of a sharp knife. Begin with any large surface strips, peeling away as much as possible. Gradually detach any remaining and underlying bits of bark until you have completely exposed the bare wood. Rub coarse sandpaper over the entire stick’s surface once the bark has been removed. Ru
