Finish the walking sticks

You also may add a finish to the walking sticks to enhance and to protect it. Start by removing any grime or dirt on the walking sticks. Using fine 0000 grade steel wool dipped in warm soapy water, lightly rub down the walking sticks, then wipe it clean leave to dry for a half an hour. Apply a coat of sanding sealer, sparingly using a cloth dipped in liquid, leave thsi to dry fro at least 2 hours then apply the first coat of yatch varish diluted with white spirit(50:50) with a cloth or brush, the secret is not to apply to much on the walking sticks and avoid introducing foreign bodies like fluff and hair. Leave to try in a warm room for overnight then come back and gently use 0000 grade steel wool. Wipe the the walking sticks clean being carful to remove any steel wool and then apply the second coat, this time with undiltued varish. Leave to dry as before, wipe clean and apply the third coat of undiltued varish. Once this have dryed the walking sticks are ready for use.

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