What sort of BARK to use?

16 years ago

Hi.. I would like to include some tree bark on crafts projects.

Can anyone tell me the bark of which tree would be best for a material that does not fall apart too easily, and also how to be sure there are no insects living in the bark....Don't want anyone to have a suprise!

I live in New York and would like to use materials found on my own property.

Thanks,

Joyce

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Cheri_C
16 years ago
Around here we have shagbark hickory trees. My brother would use the bark to cover wooden birdhouses.
Here's a pic of the one he did for me.
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Here is a link that might be useful: shagbark hickory

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