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Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark: Releasing Whimsical
Houses &Woodspirits from Found Wood (Fox Chapel
Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions, Advice for Painting,
Finishing, Cross-Grain, &More
Sinopsis :
Learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree
bark!Complete step-by-step instructions to carving a whimsical
house and treeExpert advice on painting and finishingTips
&amptechniques for cutting cross-grain, carving soft areas,
bark carving tools, glues, and moreInspirational gallery of
finished pieces to jump start your creativityIn 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 released, and good luck would be bestowed upon
the carver.Award-winning carver Rick Jensen&#8212wih the
help of carver/photographer Jack A. Williams&#8212wil help

you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this instructional
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 Illustrated Guide
to Carving Tree Bark, you'll learn the specialized technique of
carving figures in tree bark. You'll find step-by-step instructions
on carving a whimsical house and a tree, plus detailed advice
on painting and finishing your carvings.Learn from the artist
how to sketch out your ideas before carving or follow along
with a series of detailed patterns of a variety of wood spirits.
You'll 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.Included is a complete
guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and their
particular carving characteristics&#8212pls tips on the best
tools to use, and where to find your supplies.A step-by-step
carving project of a magical tree house is included along with a
beautiful gallery including wood spirits, animals, whimsical tree
houses, and much more.When you carve tree bark, no two
projects are exactly alike!