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RE: It's a cane, but not as we know it
That's a nice cane. It's always good to see someone using ivy! It's such an invasive plant in some areas, like here in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The ivy grows up into trees and just pulls them down. So volunteers cut ivy off a lot of trees in parks. Some folks make baskets. But I'll have to look for some ivy canes -- or wood to make them! Nice use of beeswax, too. Hope to see more from your ivy source!
Opinion has changed a bit on ivy here, in the sense that it seems to be not all that bad for trees, but it is native here and maybe the trees are a better match for it. Also, it is hard to remove without damaging the tree.
I just saw a 5" diameter ivy trunk stuck against an old oak tree in the park, very impressive, I think the two grew old together.
Oh, and about beeswax: it has been used here for ages to protect the wood of canes and bows, etc. It works really well, but requires more maintenance than lacquer or wood stain.