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Old 05-16-2011, 04:53 PM
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Hi There,

Im new to the forum and to wood carving, doing it now for 2 months or so...
Now i found a week ago, all kind of houses made in different trees. It looked like it was unrefined wood with a carved house/city in it... but i cant find it anymore!

Also im searching for some patterns for it... anyone? What kind of wood is this made from?

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Old 05-16-2011, 05:32 PM
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Gaara

Welcome to the forum. You will find a ton of great information on here and a wide range of expertise to help when you have questions.

It sounds like you may be talking about Rick Jensen's carving of tree bark. I have seen several really interesting houses carved in tree bark that he and other carver's have done. Some have carved a series of houses along a winding road up the bark.

Hope that points you in the right direction. Mr. Jensen has some books out about carving tree bark.

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Old 05-16-2011, 06:07 PM
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Hello and welcome Gaara. Safe carving. Paul
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Old 05-17-2011, 02:14 PM
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Welcome to the forum. You'll probably find the bark houses and stuff under the "Founf Wood" section on this site.
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Welcome to the group. A basic google search "cottonwood bark house" will provide many ideas.
Also try using the search feature in this forum - it has always helped me.
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Old 05-20-2011, 11:11 AM
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Hiya all,
Thanks for the info and the welcome messages.
I asked what it could be cause i really didnt had a clue what it was called.... cottonwood bark house it is i was searching for. Also the other terms are pretty interesting For these kind of projects does it matter what kind of wood you use?

Is there a carver specialized in it and has it any books or so?

cheers
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Old 05-20-2011, 10:53 PM
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wolcome to the fourm good luck carving and please post your work.Gary
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Old 05-22-2011, 08:12 AM
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Give Rick Jensen's book a try - Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark.
There's also a few Youtube videos on the subject.

Happy Carving!
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welcome, I agree about Ricks book.

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Old 05-23-2011, 06:16 PM
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I tried to do my best ... this is my 3thrd piece of art... what you say?

I gonna search for the book thnx! i like the three bark designs...
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