I was finally able to track down some tomato stakes at a local garden store.
The only downside is they're stained green with something. Not exactly thrilling, but I figured I need something to start with or I'd end up never getting started.
So here ya go!
I burned my fingers, so I whittled this arrow wrench out of elm for the tight kinks.
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Used the coil burner on my electric stove for heat. When it warms up a little more and I don't have to keep an eye on my daughter, I will be using a small charcoal oven outside, or a heat gun inside when it's wet.
The end result. still needs some work, but not bad for 20 minutes.
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