Hickory bark is the inner/outer bark of a hickory tree, shaved and cut into around 1-in. strips of various lengths depending on height of tree, location of knots, and other factors. Hickory bark is commonly used for chair seating material.
Handling Notes
- Soak before weaving using a warp/weft method
- Hickory bark may require thinning with a spokeshave, then it should dry fully and be oiled
- Splice bark by notching both ends, overlapping them, and tying with waxed linen or twine
- Sourcing hickory bark (or oak or ash) is difficult from suppliers and is often reserved for personal use by those who harvest it annually
- While not ideal for outdoor seating, it is quite durable
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