Birch bark canoe building

Birch bark canoe building

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• birch
• bark
• canoe
• building
• indian
• craft

[tiantkpq]

Hi Francois,

Beautiful work. Can the canoe survive usage in tropical country with in the 100% humility, like in Bahamas? How can I order one from you?

[telemarkfreak]

@tiantkpq Humidity is good for birchbark canoes, humidity keeps the bark damp and avoids it from getting brittle. The enemy for the bark is dryness and direct heat or sun. You can order a canoe directly from me, here is my email adress: franz_rothan@yahoo.com you can contact me for prices, size and models. Thanks

Francois

[telemarkfreak]

bien sur ça s'achète, je prends les commandes.

[regularsun]

Magnifique Francois, You show the true courage of a population of "Courieur du Bois" who toughed the hardships to advance this Great Country of Canada.

May all those who see this video, appreciate and celebrate the Great Nations that lived in this Land and applaud You Francois for Your Great dedication and the Proud Heritage You represent. Felecitation Mon Ami.

[telemarkfreak]

Wow, what an honor to receive such good words from you! I'm proud of reviving the forgotten art of birchbark canoe building. Thanks again for your praising comments!

[bmw911bmw911]

wow just amazing!! I have seen a couple videos on how to make these birch bark canoes but this one takes the cake! I am now taken on the challenge to make one myself! Thanks for all the help and once again superb video!

Take care out there!

[telemarkfreak]

@bmw911bmw911 Thanks for your good comment! Best luck for your challenge! Feel free to ask if you have questions

[Fadsmashers]

You use a drill and screws for the frame I notice, but what did the natives use? And how do you make the gum?

[cekinxxx]

how much for one? i don't think i could afford it thou, and im from central europe

[brianchulito]

@Fadsmashers Ah ha!! you're not supposed to ask those questions:-) And those concrete blocks?? Nice job all the same.

[PineMartyn]

Nothing short of magnificent. Thank you for making this video.

[myjumpsuit]

@SchleyFam1 Ancient truths melt under the flame of modern assumption. Perhaps you could post a video demonstrating the sustainable harvest of birchbark. Your ancestors would be proud.

Anciennes vérités fondre sous la flamme de la prise en charge moderne. Peut-être que vous pourriez poster une vidéo montrant la récolte durable de l'écorce de bouleau. Vos ancêtres seraient fiers.

[SchleyFam1]

@EspaceParallele yeah. my grandparents used to harvest birchbark. it is a sustainable practice when done right. the trees dont have to die.

[JMORRIS7]

Hi Francois

You are a true craftsman. It is an awesome canoe you built I wish I could do the same. Please pass your talent onto our younger generation. Merci beaucoup tres belle video !!!!!

[otctroy1]

Probably one of the most amazing videos I have seen on youtube. You are a true craftsman!

[EspaceParallele]

He cut the tree because he knew that it would kill it. The birch will not survive without it. Your impolite comment is based on the assumption that he let the tree rot there. You don't even know what he did with it.