Finished Staffs
Every finished piece on this page is the product of many hours of careful crafting. Some are personal staffs and items for my own collection, but others are in search of an owner with strong, resonant energy. They will be appropriately marked if they are for sale.
EquilibriumNow here's a staff with some deep, reflective energy! This black-tipped white staff reminds us that there is duality in all aspects of life; even pure energy such as that which Equilibrium possesses is often tinged with darkness. Ah yes, ye could say this is not a piece for the absentminded!
The staff is stained with Whitewash Pickling stain and tipped with Ebony. Price: $225 + S&H (handle wrapping extra) |
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WhimsyWhimsy be a fitting name for this spiraling straight staff. The comparatively soft wood proved pliant enough for some earnest carving, so I set mine eye on a tapered helix design, accented with circle shaped holes of alternating size along the spiral's flat side.
Whimsy's flowing form gives it a lighthearted yet regal air, perfect for a wizardly type; and yet, the staff seems right at home in a garden or forest, so a green witch may also find Whimsy a fitting companion. Asking price: $425 + S&H (handle wrapping extra) Stain used: Antique Rose |
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Tenacity
Tenacity's sturdy stature and austere appearance command a sense of respect. As one of the heavier pieces in my Ironwood collection, Tenacity will prove an enduring companion for the serious faire-goer.
If ye inspect the photographs closely, ye should'st notice the occasional barbs along the staff's body; this, methinks, adds to the tenacious character. As with the other Ironwood staves, I was loathe to color the piece with naught but natural stain to enhance the wood's natural luster. Asking price: $100 + S&H (handle wrapping extra) |
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Agility
Agility is so light, it will be an easy staff to carry for long distances or durations, such as a full day at the faire. Its slender frame makes it agile and easy to maneuver, but the inherent strength of Ironwood makes it strong as well.
This is one of my more straightforward works, as I don't feel Ironwood needs much adornment to make it an attractive piece. Agility is for sale, and once again the buyer will be given a choice of preferred handle wrapping. Asking price: $100 + S&H (handle wrapping extra) Stain used: Natural by Minwax |
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Pride of the Sea
I felt that the natural waves in this black birch piece resonated with the water element, and as I began refining its shape I received an image of the ocean. My priestess, Naomi, took the vision I described and found the “coral” pieces and seashells that now adorn the staff's head.
I am proud to say that this piece is for sale. Naomi will be carrying it on display this faire season, assuming there are no buyers beforehand. Asking price: $400 + S&H (handle wrapping price extra, depending on chosen material) Stain used: Verdigris by Minwax |
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Strength
This Ironwood staff emanates strength from its core, and would be a sturdy walking companion for any a faire-goer. Its prominent grains are preserved by the natural stain color, though careful sanding and plentiful coats of polyurethane give this piece a smooth feel.
This piece is for sale, and the buyer will be given a choice of their preferred handle wrapping. I am about six feet tall, to give an idea of where the roots sit. Asking price: $225 + S&H (wrapping price extra, depending on chosen material) |
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Bone Staff
The design of this bone staff was inspired from my connection with the spirit residing within the wood. The leather, bones, teeth, porcupine quills, and feathers integrated into the piece make it a busy one, but its power is undeniable. This original creation is not for sale.
Stain used: Ebony by Minwax |
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Staff of Magius
This is my manifestation of the Staff of Magius, perhaps the most powerful magical item in all of fantasy literature. Anyone familiar with the Dragonlance series will immediately recognize it as the staff Raistlin carried.
With careful precision, I hand carved the dragon hand out of this thick, sturdy oak staff. I then gilded the top with gold leaf. The egg-shaped crystal resting in the dragon's palm is wired to light up from a wireless remote, though due to an accident at its debut convention, this feature is currently out of order. This staff is not for sale. Stain used: Mahogany by Minwax |
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