I am attempting to make my own driftwood.
Why? Have you seen the prices of that stuff?
and this piece looks magnificent.
I will soak this piece until it becomes waterlogged in the 10 gallon conatiner in the sun. I figure it will take about 2-3 months of soak time.
Here are some pics:
Here it is soaking in a ten gallon powerade container, in the sun for heat:

I took it out so you can see why I liked it so much:



It has to soak to get rid of the tannins and yucky stuff.