{"product_id":"illustrated-guide-to-carving-tree-bark-releasing-whimsical-houses-woodspirits-from-found-wood-fox-chapel-publishing-projects-and-step-by-step-for-painting-finishing-and-creative-techniques","title":"Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark: Releasing Whimsical Houses \u0026 Woodspirits from Found Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Projects and Step-by-Step for Painting, Finishing, and Creative Techniques","description":"Learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark!\u003cbr\u003eComplete step-by-step instructions for carving a whimsical house and tree Expert advice on painting and finishing Tips \u0026amp; techniques for cutting cross-grain, carving soft areas, bark carving tools, glues, and more Inspirational gallery of finished pieces to jump start your creativity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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, bringing good luck to the carver.\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning carver Rick Jensen — with the help of carver\/photographer Jack A. Williams — will 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!\u003cbr\u003eInside Illustrated Guide to Carving Tree Bark, you'll learn the specialized technique of carving figures in tree bark. You'll find step-by-step photos for carving a whimsical house and a tree, plus detailed advice on painting and finishing your carvings.\u003cbr\u003eLearn 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.\u003cbr\u003eIncluded is a complete guide to the various species of cottonwood bark and their particular carving characteristics — plus tips on the best tools to use, and where to find your supplies.\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you carve tree bark, no two projects are exactly alike!","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48257994260706,"sku":"MTO-FOX-2026-08-23-6.73-288","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/9898\/5881\/files\/book_77_2_aozKM_B.jpg?v=1787443877","url":"https:\/\/layitflat.com\/en-gb\/products\/illustrated-guide-to-carving-tree-bark-releasing-whimsical-houses-woodspirits-from-found-wood-fox-chapel-publishing-projects-and-step-by-step-for-painting-finishing-and-creative-techniques","provider":"Lay it Flat Publishing Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}