STICKS, STAFFS & CANES
Our walking Sticks, Staffs & Canes are hand crafted from a variety of reclaimed/recycled wood
species from throughout the country, but we strive to use the invasive, exotic species found here
in Southwest Florida, (i.e. melaleuca and Brazilian pepper). These two woods are strong and sturdy as
well as beautiful........and make excellent walking sticks, staffs and canes. From the Northland, we
purchase sticks cut from the Bebb Willow tree which produces a beautiful stick called Diamond Willow,
with even more beautiful "diamond" shape markings. These sticks are some of the most beautiful, most
popular and most "in-demand" sticks on the market.
Our sticks are hand-picked, cut, dried for at least 3 months, then selectively hand-peeled
leaving some of the bark and inner bark to create beauty and interest. If the sticks are to be carved,
painted, decorated or woodburned, this is when the Magic happens. All of our sticks are then signed
and dated so you know you have an original Edswood Design product. Now the finish is applied using four
coats of finish, sanded between each coat. We use a variety of different finishes depending on the
type of wood and end use, but for most sticks we use a satin urethane spar varnish or a hand rubbed,
satin finish tung oil. Both of these finishes bring out the grain in the wood to add beauty, have a nice
feel, and provide excellent protection against the elements.
OUR CUSTOMIZING SERVICE
The inherent beauty of our sticks, allows us to sell many of our finished creations without any carving,
painting, burning or other adornments. This gives you an opportunity to get the stick "your way" by
customizing it. Personalize your stick with your name, initials, a carved or burned design
of your choice or we can add a leather wrist strap, a leather wrap, a compass, a tripod screw (this
option will turn your stick into a "monopod" for your camera), a medallion, etc. So check out
our "Options" pages and then tell us how you want it customized. If we can do it, we'll give you a
quote.