Juniper bark 'secret'

Hi!
I am wandering about this think for quite some time now. What is the 'secret' to make the bark of junipers (of yews) so smooth and dark red? Could someone explain the procedure (some photos are welcome too) how to achieve this. I would be very greatfull for that.
Thanks.

Flaky/flaking bark is removed *gently* - the very rough parts can be removed with tweezers and then finished with a toothbrush. Let the tool do the work and don't focus on just one area, otherwise you risk thinning the bark too much. To get the color and shine you're talking about, the odds are pretty good the bark has been treated with shoe polish (yes, believe it). Some folks find the practice pleasing, I don't.

Kindest~
-d

Thanks for the tip Dave.

Let me add that it can be done with very fine sanding paper (400-600 grid) and when it's done, u could rub the bark with some olive oil.