I made a stick from the woods into a hiking stick for my wife strippied the bark made a parachord wrap stained it and the best part is i woodburned by hand the entire psalm 23 wrapped around the entire stick... took forevwr but worth it.
I love those sticks has biblical references of any kind. I have made several of those with bible verses. I have posted videos on several of them. Thanks for commenting.
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 UA-cam thingy. Thanks for you comment and prayers and God bless.
Very nice offer from the guy, But the weird thing is he doesn't mention where he's from but alludes to the state of Oregon add it doesn't seem as though he couldFigure out that you were in the Ozark region Even though you're title on UA-cam Ozark Arts and crafts
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.
I was at Lowe's today and saw 4' dowel rods of poplar and pine... 1.5" diameter! They even had 2" diameter. The 1.5" was about $6 or $7... the 2" was less than $8! PERFECT blank for a walking stick! I am using an entire tree I cut down from the yard (invasive species - Japanese Privet/Wax-leaf Privet). I cut it down 5 years ago and it grew to 25' in the past 5 years! Lots of free wood, I just had to wait a little (had not been my intent!)
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.
Nice job and a satisfying project , I added a threaded rod to the top of mine that allows me to mount my birding binoculars or camera so it doubles as a monopod and I carved a dogs head and fitted a nut in bottom so it covers thread when not in use 😉🇨🇦
Well done Dennis! Those who have never tried this art, yes Jim, I mean you, do not realize the time,money and effort it takes. It takes 15 man hours per each stave.
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 have a walking stick that we did fractal art on with electricity. The stick has natural reverse knots . Not sure what wood it was found in the woods around depresions it has a darker coloration . After the art work done I am in the process of filling depresions and the art with clear UV epoxy the darker wood now turned a burgandy color . It isnt straight but it is very strong wood even before the epoxy. Plus the clear alows to see the deep inside knots yet is smooth around giving it depth. I still have more epoxy to put on i can only go thin coats for the UV light to cure but cures in a couple minutes . Havnt decided what to use for tip its to natural to go with a rubber tip so far it is just flame hardened.
In AK on vacation summer of 99 we discovered Diamond Willow wood. One walking stick with a bear cub, a 🐝, & 🍯 pot carved in it was $250.00 Very nicely done but above my $$$. We found a wood shop in Sterling, AK specializing in Diamond Willow 😅 Half a camper shell full of Diamond Willow wood and many $$$$ less - we headed 🏡. Still have some of those sticks - clearing out our storage unit. Memories ❤😊 Love that wood as I do most wood. I had trouble getting $30.00 a stick - I had bought with bark on - so I kept many - souvenirs Now need to re-home them😂❤❤.
I make walking sticks I find in the woods. Have a few that I would love to sell but not sure about the pricing of them. Would love for you to take a look at a couple and give your opinion if possible.
Go post them on my Facebook group page: You have to ask to join. It's for all who show their crafts. I will be watching for you: Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/ozarkartsandcrafts
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!
Nice video! What are the best species of wood for walking sticks? I have beavers in my lake that make many walking-stick sized sticks, mostly out of river birch and sycamore.
@OzarkArtsandCrafts Okay, thanks! I live north east of Rolla, so my place is dominated by hardwood. It has 5 types of oak, 2 types of hickory, black cherry, very few black walnut, and most everything else is softwood. I watched your beginner's series on walking sticks and subscribed. 😁 Have a great weekend!
After the sap stops & the leaves drop, local rate per for hickory is 60¢ dogwood is taken, but better if root ball is attached. that's fresh cut enough?
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.
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!
You have not seen my hiking sticks yet. I put viking drawings in and carve them out. All over the stick , then I sell them for 35 dollar. Here in Canada people have not much money for your stick you would get maybe 20 dollar maybe. Sorry but it is true.
I know it's true. I make some pretty fancy sticks but it all depends on where you are and where your sell. Location is everything if you want to sell anything! Thanks for your comment.
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😊!!
What I make of this is: you-re commitment to spend time in your shop. About the result, my opinion is this: you put lipstick on a pig. Do you think this will be 5-6 times more expensive than before? Go on, believe in yourself, and good luck.
what would you have done differently to bring the piece into $100.00 range ? Surely species selection and addition of synthetic material makes a difference?
@briangray426 I carve faces and different objects in my walking sticks and never thought about selling them for 100.00 I think if thats worth 100.00 bucks mine has to be worth two or three times that damn I'm cutting myself short.
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Putting your valuable time and your love for creating into this, makes it priceless.
Thanks. your comments are priceless to me.
Greetings from Australia.Thanks Dennis great practical ideas. All your videos are excellent.
Thanks for your kind comment.
I made a stick from the woods into a hiking stick for my wife strippied the bark made a parachord wrap stained it and the best part is i woodburned by hand the entire psalm 23 wrapped around the entire stick... took forevwr but worth it.
I love those sticks has biblical references of any kind. I have made several of those with bible verses. I have posted videos on several of them. Thanks for commenting.
Would love to see pictures.
Nice work!
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 UA-cam thingy. Thanks for you comment and prayers and God bless.
Very nice offer from the guy, But the weird thing is he doesn't mention where he's from but alludes to the state of Oregon add it doesn't seem as though he couldFigure out that you were in the Ozark region Even though you're title on UA-cam Ozark Arts and crafts
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.
I was at Lowe's today and saw 4' dowel rods of poplar and pine... 1.5" diameter! They even had 2" diameter. The 1.5" was about $6 or $7... the 2" was less than $8! PERFECT blank for a walking stick! I am using an entire tree I cut down from the yard (invasive species - Japanese Privet/Wax-leaf Privet). I cut it down 5 years ago and it grew to 25' in the past 5 years! Lots of free wood, I just had to wait a little (had not been my intent!)
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.
See you spend more on that poplar stick didnt you. Now your seeing the worth.@daviddavid5880
Thank you for taking the time to make this video to share your knowledge.
You are most welcome!
Nice job and a satisfying project , I added a threaded rod to the top of mine that allows me to mount my birding binoculars or camera so it doubles as a monopod and I carved a dogs head and fitted a nut in bottom so it covers thread when not in use 😉🇨🇦
That is a great idea! Thanks for your comment
Excellent detail in your presentation. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment.
Good idea Dennis thanks for showing us ,ive liked and subd you . Greetings from Wales UK .
Thanks for the sub and the comment! Cheers from Missouri
I like when a stick has a bend (like a 'knee) in it - when possible I like to make it actually look like a knee! Gives people a laugh.
Bends, hooks and crooks is what I look for in a stick. It gives them character!
Well done Dennis!
Those who have never tried this art, yes Jim, I mean you, do not realize the time,money and effort it takes. It takes 15 man hours per each stave.
Thanks for your comment.
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.
Our woods have lots of muskydine grape vines. It's just hard to find on the smaller diameter trees
I have a walking stick that we did fractal art on with electricity. The stick has natural reverse knots . Not sure what wood it was found in the woods around depresions it has a darker coloration . After the art work done I am in the process of filling depresions and the art with clear UV epoxy the darker wood now turned a burgandy color . It isnt straight but it is very strong wood even before the epoxy. Plus the clear alows to see the deep inside knots yet is smooth around giving it depth. I still have more epoxy to put on i can only go thin coats for the UV light to cure but cures in a couple minutes . Havnt decided what to use for tip its to natural to go with a rubber tip so far it is just flame hardened.
Sounds like an interesting walking stick! Thanks for your comment.
Great Job Dennis! Looks awesome 👏
Thanks, Kev. 👍
Looks good Dennis!
Thanks, Dana. Appreciate your comments. 👍 Keep on,keeping on!
In AK on vacation summer of 99 we discovered Diamond Willow wood. One walking stick with a bear cub, a 🐝, & 🍯 pot carved in it was $250.00 Very nicely done but above my $$$.
We found a wood shop in Sterling, AK specializing in Diamond Willow 😅
Half a camper shell full of Diamond Willow wood and many $$$$ less - we headed 🏡. Still have some of those sticks - clearing out our storage unit. Memories ❤😊
Love that wood as I do most wood. I had trouble getting $30.00 a stick - I had bought with bark on - so I kept many - souvenirs
Now need to re-home them😂❤❤.
Diamond Willow is nice for walking sticks. I have not tried them but plan too. Thanks for commenting.
I grow bamboo..lightweight and incredibly strong it makes a great walking stick.
Bamboo does make nice walking sticks. Unfortunately, I don't have access to any of this wood. Thanks for your comment.
I make walking sticks I find in the woods. Have a few that I would love to sell but not sure about the pricing of them. Would love for you to take a look at a couple and give your opinion if possible.
Go post them on my Facebook group page: You have to ask to join. It's for all who show their crafts.
I will be watching for you: Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/ozarkartsandcrafts
This is looking fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked it. 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!
Nice video! What are the best species of wood for walking sticks?
I have beavers in my lake that make many walking-stick sized sticks, mostly out of river birch and sycamore.
Not sure about this one. This one not native to the US. All hardwoods are good.
@OzarkArtsandCrafts Okay, thanks! I live north east of Rolla, so my place is dominated by hardwood. It has 5 types of oak, 2 types of hickory, black cherry, very few black walnut, and most everything else is softwood.
I watched your beginner's series on walking sticks and subscribed. 😁
Have a great weekend!
Thank you
You're welcome, Dan. Thanks for the Thank you.
After the sap stops & the leaves drop, local rate per for hickory is 60¢ dogwood is taken, but better if root ball is attached. that's fresh cut enough?
Thanks for visiting and your comment.
Is the original mark on that stick a burn mark that was put it with a torch?
Yes, it looked like a burn mark. I bought it that way.
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.
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.
That's exactly how I make the spires. I carve the spires with a Old Timers Knife.
Wow cool customization and nice work!
Thanks! Keep on, keeping on!
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!
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.
You have not seen my hiking sticks yet. I put viking drawings in and carve them out. All over the stick , then I sell them for 35 dollar. Here in Canada people have not much money for your stick you would get maybe 20 dollar maybe. Sorry but it is true.
I know it's true. I make some pretty fancy sticks but it all depends on where you are and where your sell. Location is everything if you want to sell anything! Thanks for your comment.
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.
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. ❤❤❤
I made a walking stick once. By the time I was done with it, adding medallions and paracord, it was too heavy to carry.
Next time start with a smaller stick. Thanks for your comment.
Looks exactly the same ! Just deeper groves!!!! 🤔
The original had no groves! Thanks for your comment.
I like that, Mr. Dennis!!! 🤠
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
Awesome transformation ❤
Thank you! John. 🤗 Cheers. Keep on, keeping on!
😊
Thanks
$99 for that hog stick?
I actually sold it for $99! All things are only worth as much as you get for them!
*Found a stick for free... Let the crafting begin chat, wish me luck 🤞🏿*
Good luck, Vergil. You can do it!
What I make of this is: you-re commitment to spend time in your shop. About the result, my opinion is this: you put lipstick on a pig. Do you think this will be 5-6 times more expensive than before? Go on, believe in yourself, and good luck.
It sold for $99. That's what counts, not your opinion! Thanks for your comment.
I will stick with the 10.00 stick
OK, LOL! Thanks for leaving a comment.
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Thank you, Angella!
if u find a stick, isnt t free? lol
As I stated in the video, I found this one in a store, so this one was not free!
Evidently he's got a pipe. Its still warm. Hope he doesn't doesn't use it before he goes shopping. 😮
LOL! Thanks.
No way that's a $100 stick.
Thanks, Not from you but it was from someone.
Hmmmmm..........Does a $100 dollar actually help you walk any better than a$10 dollar walking stick
Which helps you walk better; a red t-shirt or a black one?
Yes. $10.
@@BennyCFD Yes
666 dollars
Ok. Thanks!
who would pay $100 for that ?
It sold a week after I made it. At a craft show, sorry I don’t know his name! Thanks for your comment.
Supports the saying “A fool and His Money are Soon Parted” in my opinion not a $100 stick
Thanks for your comment.
$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😅
You'd be surprised by how much someone would be willing to pay for a walking stick they like.
what would you have done differently to bring the piece into $100.00 range ? Surely species selection and addition of synthetic material makes a difference?
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 .
@briangray426 I carve faces and different objects in my walking sticks and never thought about selling them for 100.00 I think if thats worth 100.00 bucks mine has to be worth two or three times that damn I'm cutting myself short.
You talk to much !
Thanks for your comment, Robert!
I've seen people at art fairs, craft fairs, etc., offering walking sticks such as these for far less and go home barely selling anything
I almost sell out everytime I go to Branson. It depends on what craft shows you go to.