While out in the bush I had the plan to renew my stickhood.
I was after a stem of Spotted Gum as I knew the species and was much taken with its attributes.
It sure whittled up better than I expected. And now, my sticks-to-hand have spirit and identity.
After whittling back the bark, sanding and selectively burning, I coated the wood with 'Bat Butter' which is used on cricket bats.