This thread is devoted to posting pictures of arrows (individual or sets). Hopefully, those who were not able to post last time will post this time....and those who have limited time will be relieved to know that they can post single arrows if they wish.
Basic rules:
1) Three Categories: Primitive, Neo-primitive and Modern.
2) Minimum of three pictures: Overall view and two close ups.
3) Tell us what category you wish to participate in.
4) Tell us how you made the arrows and what they will be used for.
Primitive arrows must be made of natural materials. You can gather these yourself if you wish but buying/trading for them is OK too. Using modern tools is OK (but using stone tools might get you more kudos). The arrows can be made of anything that was available before the year 1900. Primitive arrows do not have to be reproductions.
Neo-primitive arrows look primitive but are made from modern materials or a mix of primitive and modern materials.
All other arrows are considered modern.
The arrows will
not be judged on performance. They will be judged on workmanship. This means that they can be wall-hangers, hunters, or whatever. If they are reproductions, they should be judged on how closely they match the originals. Again, they don't actually have to be working arrows.
OK, to start this thread off, I will post some of my own arrows that I have made recently. The first two are reproductions (primitive). The upper arrow is a southern plains style with elk bone arrowhead wrapped with sinew and glued with fish glue. The arrowhead resembles a Cahokia type. The feathers are goose and turkey wrapped with deer rawhide lacing (made from "stinky rawhide" in another post
). The leading edge of the wrapping has been sanded down to create a smooth transition. The shaft is red osier and the blue stain is laundry bluing. They are intended for display but are fully functional. They are spined for 70# @ 20" draw.
The lower arrow is a northern plains style with steel arrowhead wrapped with sinew and glued with fish glue. The feathers are goose wrapped with sinew. The shaft is red osier and the paints are made with red and yellow ochre with shellac as a binder.
Close ups:
These next pictures are of a set that I'm making for Auggie. They are neo-primitive. I promised this set months ago and her we are....already January. Sorry Auggie...thanks for being patient.
The arrowheads are stainless steel wrapped with jewelry wire and black thread. The feathers are white and grey goose wrapped with black thread. The shafts are privet shoots. They are spined for 55# at 28" and weigh between 688-692 grains each.
