Cut them over length mate, as they will split a bit, to help with splitting then dip the ends into wax. Remove the bark and hang them......... Or if your in a hurry to make one, then remove the bark, put in microwave for 15 seconds..... Allow to dry.... Then another 15 seconds.... Allow to dry and so on until it's dry through, don't put in for longer than 15 seconds at a time tho, or microwave goes bang ;-)....... Good luck!