Jon's Latest Talent - Bark Carving

[Fierce Critter]

Jon's good with his... wood.

If you know of any Cottonwoods shedding their bark anywhere, let us know - Jon needs supplies.

[Onyx]

wow. Those are absolutely amazing!

[paradox]

thats pretty cool.

[Brenda Starrr]

Those are gorgeous!

[Homicidalheathen]

My friend works the art show circuit. Want some info? He could sell these. Also, there is Reinfair.......

[Fierce Critter]

My friend works the art show circuit.  Want some info?  He could sell these.  Also, there is Reinfair.......

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Possibly... right now, he's just getting started. Those are his first 2 pieces.

The one on the left he did just having seen some pieces by others, without instruction. The 2nd one he did after reading a book on it. That one is supposed to be like the ruins of a city - all windows, bits of roofing, blackened chimneys, etc.

Eventually, he'll combine techniques - but the issue is supply. There are more than one type of cottonwood tree out there, and thusfar what he's finding is the thinner bark - hard to do 3-d things like roofs. He needs thicker cottonwood - Eastern, if I recall correctly.

[Guest Game of Chance]

That looks like something he should consider pursuing...I'd look at buying some Cottonwood as an investment. Or sell those two pieces and use the cash to fund more supplies.

[Fierce Critter]

Those two pieces are going to my sister as a gift.

They sell the bark on eBay, at insane prices.

[HipsterDufus]

That is pretty freakin' cool. Keep encouraging him to do more!

[Lilith]

Those two pieces are going to my sister as a gift.

They sell the bark on eBay, at insane prices.

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Not that i know when such trees shed.... But with some research you could find where they are located and when they shed.. plan a nice little trip with a romantic Basket Lunch head out to the forest and fill up the back of the truck wth Bark. Might make for a fun get away one day. =)