If your branches are newer you will need something to cut them. Our branches have been sitting out in the weather for some time so they were nice and crispy - meaning they snapped into without needing any loppers or gardening cutting tools. We pulled about 10 branches that had smaller limbs. The end of the crepe myrtle grows out to a nice narrow point which makes it perfect for this rustic broom. Next, collect lots of twigs or branches for the broom bristles. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Keep in mind that witches' brooms are typically rustic looking so it doesn't have to be perfect. The main thing is that you want the wood somewhat smooth. Be very careful if you do this and make sure you are cutting far away from your hand that is holding the stick. Another option is looking for a long stick and slicing off anything on the trunk with an ax or knife. We used an old wooden walking stick for hiking but you can use unscrew a broom or mop handle from the broom base or if you need to you can cut one off a dollar store broom.Ī wood stick from a tree branch for the broom handle will look the best. Making a DIY Witches Broom Witch's Broom Stick Anyways, let's break this down into simple steps so you can get your witch broom completed too. They were laying in the woods behind our fire pit. We used old crepe myrtle branches from my husband's last cutting. If you don't have twigs and branches lying around you may need to cut a few from trees.
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