I have an observation for you folks making the stretched hide portraits.
If you want them to look like the real thing use twigs from willows or from
branches pruned in your yard. Finished lumber just doesn't give the right
feel as it wasn't available out in the camp beside a creek in the woods.
If you need it to lay flat against the wall split it first and maybe use a belt sander
to make it lay flat. I would want the bark side to show and maybe even leave some short
stubs from triming the little branches off. All to achive the rustic look.
Good luck,
Gabby
