BARK CRAFT by Emma Dahlqvist

Fourteen useful, rustic birch bark projects to weave, join and fold. Illustrated with drawings and step by step photographs. All can be made with other barks, heavy artist paper, cardboard or newspaper if you don't have access to birch trees. Excellent descriptions for harvesting birch - just obtain permission from the land owner first, as improper harvesting will kill the tree. You'll also learn of the many medicinal properties of birch bark,and birch leaves. The author also includes lovely color photographs of inspirational birch forests in different seasons. 142 pages full color