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Old 01-13-2012, 04:18 PM
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Default Cottonwood Bark Carvng
Is it possible to use the same method for making basswood easier to carve on bark carving: using a spray of 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol and spraying it on the wood to carve? I want to try to stop the cottonwood bark from chipping because it is so day.
Any help is appreciated and TIA.
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Old 01-13-2012, 04:29 PM
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I've had better luck soaking delicate areas with thin CA glue (thin Super glue). It dries quickly and carves easily.
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Old 01-13-2012, 04:33 PM
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Thnaks for such a prompt help.
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Sometimes your better off going deeper and get rid of the loose layers. I always take off about 3/4"before carving anything. This is western bark. Much thicker than local mich. Bark. Local doesnt have same texture either.
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