Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark

Releasing Woodspirits and Whimsical Dwellings in Found Wood

By: Rick Jensen, Jack A. Williams

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 May 2004

At a Glance

Paperback
72 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
27.94 x 22.23 x 0.64

Paperback

$31.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $7.94 with

Ships in 5 to 10 business days

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

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Home & House Maintenance DIY in General DIY Carpentry & Woodworking Handicrafts, Decorative Arts & Crafts Carving & Modelling, Moulding and Casting

About the Authors	p. iv
Introduction: Why I Carve Bark	p. 1
Gallery of Bark Carvings	p. 2
About Cottonwood Bark	p. 17
Bark Carving Basics	p. 21
Carving a Whimsical House	p. 29
Carving Tree Bark in the Round	p. 59
Finishing Bark Carvings	p. 62
Patterns	p. 68
Sources for Cottonwood Bark	p. 75
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark

Releasing Woodspirits and Whimsical Dwellings in Found Wood

At a Glance

Paperback

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in DIY Carpentry & Woodworking

Little Woodchucks

Offerman Workshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery

Woodworking

The Complete Step-by-Step Manual

The Art of Japanese Joinery

Easy Wood Carving for Children

Fun Whittling Projects for Adventurous Kids

Japanese Joinery

The Soul of a Tree

A Master Woodworker's Reflections

Woodworking Joinery by Hand

Innovative Techniques Using Japanese Saws and Jigs

50 Things To Do With A Penknife

Whittler's Guide to Life

Book of Wood Carving

Technique, Designs and Projects

Making Authentic Craftsman Furniture

Instructions and Plans for 62 Projects

Illustrated Cabinetmaking

How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works

The Green-Wood Carver

Slow woodcraft for beginners

Woodworker's Guide to Live Edge Slabs

Transforming Trees into Tables, Benches, Cutting Boards, and More

The Leatherworking Starter Handbook

Beginner Friendly Guide to Leather Crafting Process, Tips and Techniques

Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe

Everything You Need to Know Plus 8 Projects to Get You Started

Simple Japanese Furniture

24 Mid-Century Projects For Your Home

Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency

Grow Edibles * Raise Animals * Live Off the Grid * DIY

Learn to Timber Frame

Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty

Make Things from Wood

Easy Woodworking Skills and Designs for the Modern Maker

The Joint Book

The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery

Woodworking with Resin

Tips, Techniques, and Projects

Japanese Woodworking and Joinery

A Beginner's Guide to the Tools & Techniques Used by Master Carpenters in Japan

Mid-Century Woodworking

80 Projects to Make by Hand

Dream Home DIY

35 Elevated and Affordable Upcycled Projects

This product is categorised by