Award-winning carver Rick Jensen, with the help of carver and photographer Jack A. Williams, helps you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this new book. The natural beauty found in a piece of weathered cottonwood bark provides inspiration and direction to create something new and original each time. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on carving a whimsical tree house, plus detailed advice on painting and finishing your carvings. You'll learn about the various species of cottonwood and their particular carving characteristics, plus tips on where to find your supplies. Learn the bark carving basics, tools, how to sketch your ideas, and so much more. Follow along with a series of detailed patterns of a variety of wood spirits and be guided through each step of the finishing process to gain a soft, touchable finish by using a unique combination of lacquers, waxes, shoe polish, and paint.
In this book, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. Included is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and the best tools to use. A step-by-step?wood carving project of a magical tree house is included, along with a beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree houses, and much more.
About the Authors viIntroduction:Why I Carve Bark 1Gallery of Bark Carvings 2Chapter One:About Cottonwood Bark 17Chapter Two:Bark Carving Basics 21Chapter Three:Carving a Whimsical House 29Chapter Four:Carving Tree Bark in the Round 59Chapter Five:Finishing Bark Carvings 62Chapter Six:Patterns 68Appendix:Sources for Cottonwood Bark 75When You Carve Tree Bark, No Two Projects Are Exactly Alike!In medieval times, shepherd peasants believed that a spirit dwelled deep within each tree. If a shepherd carved a face into the wood, the spirit would be relaeased and good luck would be bestowed upon the carver.Award-winning carver Rick Jensen-with the help of carver/photographer Jack A. Wilăs
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