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Offline DC

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Birch bark
« on: June 20, 2017, 02:22:02 pm »
I happened upon a guy that had removed a Birch tree so I grabbed one of the best pieces. Birch doesn't grow here except for ornamentals so It's a bit of a find :D :D. I got the bark off. It's 33.5"x12". Is there any special treatment it needs? It's been down for a month or so.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Birch bark
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2017, 02:25:03 pm »
You can let it dry or go ahead and use it however you planned to use it.
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Re: Birch bark
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2017, 02:37:46 pm »
I'm planning to back the bow I just sinewed so I'll let them both dry.
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Re: Birch bark
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2017, 02:57:25 pm »
Birch bark has layers. the outer is most violated and not usable
 the inner layers thin as possible is the best backing.
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Re: Birch bark
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2017, 03:04:35 pm »
Can you get away with using one layer? They are only .002-.003" thick.
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Re: Birch bark
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2017, 03:58:01 pm »
It's only decorative so one, maybe 2 layers should be OK.
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Offline PatM

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Re: Birch bark
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2017, 04:09:00 pm »
PM me your address. I can send you some better stuff for sinew covering.
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