After sanding the tree branch, I painted it with red acrylic paint, then added polka dots, squares, and triangles with paint pens. I put polka dots in the middle of many of the shapes and received many compliments. For easier handling, add a hanging cord by drilling a hole in the cane just below the handle. Pull a leather strip, twisted cord, or shoelace through the opening, and tie into a loop. Mod Podge can be used as a glue and a sealant.
Sizes range from four ounces to one gallon.