Type 1 bark
White paperbirch bark
This is a young tree and may produce sheets generally no bigger than 2' X 2' See below for the pricing formula.
Type 2 bark
White paperbirch bark
This is an older tree and can produce sheets up to 2' X 3' in size or better. See below for the pricing formula.
Type 2.5
As above but with considerable flaking. See below for the pricing formula.
Type 3 is like type 2 except that it has moss or lichen growing on it. See below for the pricing formula.
Type 4 is as above but has shelf fungus growing from it. See below for the pricing formula
Type 5
Silver paperbirch bark is very flaky and generally blistered with a silver rather than a white color. See below for the pricing formula
Type 6
Parchment is paper-thin sheets of either type of birchbark. Check below for price. See below for the pricing formula
Type 7
Scroll is fairly thick birchbark that has curled on drying in the shape of a scroll. Check below for price. See below for the pricing formula
Type 8
Canoe bark is the darker, banded layer of subsurface bark (below the white surface layer). See below for the pricing formula
Birchbark is priced according to type, size and quality according to the following basic formula:
Type 1 and 6: Number of square inches divided by 10 equals the price in dollars and cents plus shipping
All other types: Number of square inches divided by 20 equals the price in dollars and cents plus shipping
Remnants or odd-and-end pieces are a mixture of birchbark types of various sizes and thicknesses and quality. This is an excellent buy for many crafts projects or for herbal uses. This is sold by weight at the rate of $0.50/ounce.
birchbark napkin rings, coasters, toothpic holders and pot holders