Having had the pleasure to be at Noelanders and see Bjorn I knew that it would be good. It was, I wet raffia when I use it, I think it makes it more supple and helps to adhere to the bark. As for burning the dead wood, when I do it it is to remove the little bits that are left from carving. I did not whilst I was watching see all the branches that were going to be removed but I got a few. Then when I watched the next time, it became much clearer what needed to be done. I did get the front right first time. Great video and I will share it with our members who will find it very useful,
Geoff.