"?

I assume:
1. dry it.
2. cut is carefully 'cause it will crack.
3. use a oil finish because it just seems right....
Just adding a little to the above.
Bamboo wood need to be "seasoned" to prevent fungus and insects eating it
up.
Bamboo has to be purched of its sugar content by soaking in water for a
period of a few days.
Chemicals are sometimes used, but over here in this region, we seldom use
them.
If there is no stream or ponds around, a tarpoline and few bricks should be
adequate, just keep them wet


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