So I'm making myself some hairsticks

[Monkey962]

...out of cheapo chopsticks permanently borrowed from my school's dining hall. I've sanded them down, but how should I finish them? I've heard nail polish works well, but also polyurethane, which I have better access to. And should I apply several coats? Advice? Tips? Commiserations?

[Ocelan]

I just wiped mine off the sanding dust and applied a few coats of jojoba oil, the same as I use in my hair and thei turned out perfectly smooth and good. The oil should protect them from moisture and can be added when needed.

[Kitsu]

you can use cheap chopsticks? coolio My only home made sticks are doubled pointed knitting needles lol. No modding required

[ratgirldjh]

I've made knitting needles out of cheapo chop sticks and I sharpened them in a pencil sharpener, sanded them, and just oiled them with a beeswax and olive oil salve and rubbed it in well and let it soak in! Voila! almost perfect size 10 knitting needles! They are very smooth too!

[HairStickler]

You may want to check out the self made hairtoys thread. It is a long thread but has a lot of info about all kinds of hairtoys.

[BBdck1]

I use a wood stain with polyurethane in it or just plain mineral oil. I like the mineral oil more. Quick and easy to apply.