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Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark : Releasing Woodspirits and Whimsical Dwellings in Found Wood - Rick Jensen

Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark

Releasing Woodspirits and Whimsical Dwellings in Found Wood

By: Rick Jensen, Jack A. Williams

Paperback | 1 May 2004

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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.· A valuable guide to learning how to wood carving whimsical figures and objects in tree bark· Provides a complete step-by-step project for carving a magical tree house· Offers expert advice on bark carving basics, tools, techniques, finishing tips, and other fundamental topics· Includes an inspirational gallery of completed works, including wood spirits, animals, tree houses, and more· Written by award-winning carver Rick Jensen and carver/photographer Jack A. Williams

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