Tree bark is a source of inspiration for tasteful decoration ideas. To ensure that stubborn bark sticks to a surface, tried and tested fastening techniques come into focus. Read here the best tips on how to permanently or temporarily fix tree bark.
How to fix tree bark?
Withhot glueandDrechsler superglueyou can permanently fix tree bark on glass, plastic and paint. Wood glue stabilizes bark on a wooden base. Use jute, silk ribbons, coconut string and fairy lights to temporarily attach pieces of bark to seasonal decorative objects, such as vases, bowls and lanterns.
Why does tree bark hold so poorly on a surface?
Tree bark sticks poorly to a surface because when it driesRaffia and bark contract In the tree trunk structure, raffia is the living, fresh, moist layer of tissue between the cambium wood on the inside and the bark on the outside. Due to the tension, the bark becomes wavy, breaks and separates from the substrate.
Craft enthusiasts know the problem when embellishing decorative objects with pieces of bark, such as vases or lanterns. Against this background, it is hardly surprising that stabilizing the bark on objects is one of the woodturners' core competences.
How can you permanently stabilize tree bark?
The best way to permanently fix tree bark is withhot glueandsuperglue in turner qualityWith these adhesives, the bark sticks well even to smooth surfaces such as glass or paint. You can get hot glue at any well-stocked craft store. Superglue in Drechsler quality is characterized by high temperature resistance from -50° to +80° Celsius. You can buy the 25 gram tube from specialist wood turning shops for 16.50 euros.
To fix bark to a tree disc or other wooden support, commercially available wood glue and wood construction glue are suitable.
How to temporarily fix tree bark?
For an autumnal decoration, you can easily fix tree bark withnatural, colorful materials. Get inspired by these ideas:
- Place pieces of bark on a vase and wrap them with colored jute ribbons.
- Roll tree bark into a vase shape around dried flowers and secure with silk ribbons and pearl strings.
- Attach tree bark to the winter flower box with fairy lights.
- Wrap square birch bark (available from specialist retailers) around candles, tie with coconut string and place on an Advent wreath.
Tip
Fix cracked bark on the tree
In order to fix cracked bark on a living tree, other means than hot glue and superglue are required. However, you need to hurry because every crack in the tree trunk is an open door for pests and diseases. Trim the edges of the wound smoothly until the bark is firmly in place. Then coat the open bark wound with clay or cow dung and secure everything with a jute wrap.
