When you are looking for dead birch bark to start a fire or process oil, save the interesting pieces.
You will find large pieces with fungi, moss or lichen on them.
The bark will usually have small holes in it, so is not good for a working container, but will make a very good decorative one.
I sometimes form them around glass containers to make vases. Or fill them with woodland treasures for a centerpiece.
My granddaughter, a teacher, has one on her desk that her students fill with found items from the forest.
Soak the bark over night in warm water. Form it, lace the overlap and put a wooden bottom in it.
Harmony
You will find large pieces with fungi, moss or lichen on them.
The bark will usually have small holes in it, so is not good for a working container, but will make a very good decorative one.
I sometimes form them around glass containers to make vases. Or fill them with woodland treasures for a centerpiece.
My granddaughter, a teacher, has one on her desk that her students fill with found items from the forest.
Soak the bark over night in warm water. Form it, lace the overlap and put a wooden bottom in it.
Harmony