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the creative process   

  This is a little info on the process of making a walking stick. I am asked many times how long it  takes to create one. It all depends on the stick  and the feeling I get from it. Mssticks was  created by the mystical powers each stick seems to  share with me. I feel an inner spirit that guides me  thru the creative process from beginning to end. I  wander in the woods or areas that are being  cleared for development to clear my mind, and  look for sticks laying on the ground. 

I try very  hard not to cut anything down, this is my way of  saying thanks to the earth as she offers me   free inventory as I give the sticks a new way of life. 

Sometimes I even take my pups!

Can you see 4 faces in this photo?

    CLOVE     SAGE     DEB HITTER (bmr)

The Cutest Dogs in the World

spirit tree

now the fun starts. I begin scraping the bark from them. some I sand and others I let dry if necessary. I test them for strength by banging them hard against rocks or  other trees. I have heard this can actually be  good for a tree to help stimulate growth. 

Once that is done, I sit, relax, and come up with  what seems to be a piece of  functional art. I draw free hand or sometimes use  graphics. Custom sticks are my favorites. it is difficult but challenging  to be as accurate as possible while wood burning. Once that stage is  complete, I polyurethane the entire   stick about 8 to 10 times, sanding in between coats to keep it smooth. 

Leather is attached to the hand grip and a rubber tip on the bottom to keep your stick protected.

 So now your ready to get out and go as soon as it arrives! Order yours today. 

   Think of your favorite things & make a list. 

Send it to me e mail and I will try my best to create it for you. 

Since these are so personal I finalize the rest of the details when your order is placed. 

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