078 - Derby walker stick with a yew handle and ash shank.
I made this one for a friend who needed a sturdy stick for support.
The handle was shaped from a piece of yew with a little of the lighter-coloured sapwood adding a bit of visual interest.
The ash shank was sanded down, exposing patches of bare wood and the various layers of under-bark in a random pattern. I then applied a chemical stain. This reacts differently with each layer, some turning almost black, some a rich brown, and others retaining their original lighter colours.
I then applied many sparing coats of thinned yacht varnish to consolidate the surface and provide a smooth finish.
The spacer is black buffalo horn between two layers of reclaimed white plastic.
Not for sale