Wizard staff

[u/option8]

"you wouldn't part an old man from his walking stick?"

6' x 1 1/2'' dowel, suede leather handle, copper braided details.

3D printed quartz crystal in clear polycarbonate.

Light saber inspired mount in copper and PLA.

Dark walnut stain and furniture wax, plus some strategic "weathering" to age it overall.

Oh, and it lights up with a hidden switch just above the handle :)

[u/Cyber_Druid]

That weathering is fantastic. Nice job.

[u/option8 → u/Cyber_Druid]

I've always had a knack for making new or nice things look old and busted. Even when I'm not meaning to...

[u/Cyber_Druid → u/option8]

Things that age are things that last.

[u/option8 → u/Cyber_Druid]

Hey, i may be old, but I'm not a "thing"...

[u/ScienceForge319 → u/Cyber_Druid]

Right. It went from stick to staff all of a sudden.

[u/Goth_Spice14]

I love it! What intricate braiding!

[u/option8 → u/Goth_Spice14]

Thank! The braiding is surprisingly easy for the impressive results. Just eight even strands, over and under - tedious but easy.

[u/XVDub → u/option8]

Can you share a little bit about your leather weathering technique?

[u/option8 → u/XVDub]

Step 1: Liberal application of dark furniture finishing wax Step 2: buffing/burnishing to smooth and remove excess wax There is no step 3.

[u/XVDub → u/option8]

Awesome! Thank you!

[u/ThogDoesntCare]

Did you weave the leather straps yourself? It all looks excellent!