Hi Mullet, There are jacaranda trees here in Ca and I've always wondered how well the wood would work for bows. I'll be interested to hear how this works for you. I believe J. mimosafolia is the source of 'Brazillian Rosewood', so at least the bow should be pretty. Rosewood can cause skin and respiratory irritation and allergies,so you should take precautions when working with it. Ron