To finish your broom, add the handle to the hole you drilled earlier. Sand the piece of dowel or skewer until at least 1/16 of an inch of it will fit neatly into the drilled hole. Mark the length you want the handle to be, and cut it off to the correct length, rounding the free end of the handle with sandpaper.
Apply a bit of glue to the end that fits in the hole on the top of the broom and glue it in place at the correct angle. Set it aside to dry.
If you wish you can finish the wood with a clear coat acrylic finish or use a wash of suitable acrylic paints to age the wood to make the broom look well used. You can use the vinegar and steel wool wood aging solution to weather the wood to an aged finish if you wish.
