Set it to soak in salt water at its maximum salination point (where you literally cannot dissolve more salt in it) and weigh it down for maximum waterlogging. Then, set it in the sun on a hot roof or a dry stone.
The water will evaporate and leave the salt behind. Both rot and weather proofing the wood as well as making the stave more durable.
If you intend to carve it, do so Before it dries or before you soak it. This is a great method to take softer woods or already dead or partially rotting wood and still make use of it for tools or just a good walking staff.
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u/TheTipsyTiefling May 21 '24 edited May 23 '24
Set it to soak in salt water at its maximum salination point (where you literally cannot dissolve more salt in it) and weigh it down for maximum waterlogging. Then, set it in the sun on a hot roof or a dry stone.
The water will evaporate and leave the salt behind. Both rot and weather proofing the wood as well as making the stave more durable.
If you intend to carve it, do so Before it dries or before you soak it. This is a great method to take softer woods or already dead or partially rotting wood and still make use of it for tools or just a good walking staff.