I came across this a few weeks ago and pick her up. She may not look like much but I see
a dragon and felt drawn to it. The kids call it Mom's little root dragon.

I was straighting up a few things and Sundown came to mind when I picked her up to dust under her. I thought you would like to see her.

I couldn't bring myself to trim her but I see that she is becoming very dry    . I am not sure as how to stop these drying out. Nor just how to preserve her. Any ideas?

Any ways enjoy my little root dragon.  

ooh... she's got a very regal bearing... very cool.  I really don't know much about how to keep her safe and preserved, but she looks aweful neat, so I thought I'd poke my nose in and say so!
hope you find the answers you need
Kathartica

If you can oil a wand, why couldn't you oil your little dragon?

(wow) - I love her...perhaps our Wood Wizard Sundown, can help you Indie...

She is absolutely magickal! You are so blessed to have her find you!

She is beautiful.  

Kandi

Awesome, she is so beautiful! When the wood speaks you listen.
You may have to peel or gently remove the loose bark, some it may come off as she ages. A good natural oil rubbed in will keep her in wonderful shape. Oil may darken her a bit. I use Tru Oil a lot, there are others out there. I will look around and refresh my memory on a couple. You may want to get a couple of sheets of sandpaper, one about 120 grit and another about 150 or 160 grit and gently sand the rough or sharp points and splinters off.
What a lovely find  

Sundown

Too cool!!!!!

Aww how cute, a little wood dragon.

(boing)

how great to be blessed with a dragon! guard her well! she is regal and beautiful

crystalwitch

She is beautiful!  Thank you for sharing her!

Just curious as to how she is doing?  She is lovely.

Well she's made it clear that by no means am I to trim her nor anything else except seal her it an oil. I sat for hours trying to see what she wanted done and all I kept getting was a nice soak in a wood oil. As soon as I picked a knife to trim her I received a nice cut on my figure. A clear sign she didn't want it. so now she is quickly setting on my altar. I was worried that the cats would want to chew on her like some many other things, but no they don't bother her.

I think the main reason she wants to stay the way she is is because she not a branch but a root. An prefers to set in the darker places on my altar. I haven't found her name yet, but I do know she's very much an earth dragon. She'll tell me when she's good and ready.  

 Gotta luv our friends!

Glad to hear all is well with her.  Let us know if and when she lets you know her name.  
I have a special piece of wood I'm wanting to name, too.  He's hinted at a couple of things, but nothing for definite yet....oh, well.  We'll keep listening anyway, won't we?