Shorty Osage Flat Bow (lots of pics)

[OldBow]

Short bows always get my attention and this one is a dandy. Looking forward to seeing it again for Self BOM fun.

[salad days]

Man that is nice Rick. I love the paint job. Obviously it has perfect tiller being that short and drawn that long. You've out done yourself again! 

[Keenan]

Very nice bow. That is definitely pushing the envelope on draw for length ratios. Great job tiller looks great as dose the paint scheme. Authentic string to boot, Congratulations on a fine bow.

[Hillbilly]

I missed this one somehow until now. Rick, that's a fine looking bow, love the overall look, tiller, and everything else. Good job!

[venisonburger]

Love that bow, I'm fond of the shorties and your painting really makes it stand out.
VB

[Jesse]

Thats a cool bow . Im happy to see you went all out and even made a sinew string. very cool.

[ricktrojanowski]

dude that one may end up dissappearing out of your truck next time. great job. i cant believe you can draw a 50 inch bow with those orangatan arms

Jamie-
You're just jealous that I can tie my shoes without having to bend over.

[jamie]

now that was funny

[Little John]

Yes Rick very coolbow and all that everyone else has already said. I an normally not that big  a fan of short bows but this one really is impressive. I really like that every bit of it is working to the max, also really like the primitive cordage handle and string, a serious contender for Bow of the Month. Funny I also made a sinue string with backstrap sinue from Dana and how to from Jackcrafty I recomend it to any one intrested in primitive technology.    Kenneth

[ricktrojanowski]

Little John-  I agree, Patrick's how to is a great piece of info.   The best thing about a short bow is that you need that much less string. .
Thanks again for the kind words everyone.

[Dauntless]

Wonderful shortie.  It's not often one sees short Indian style osage bows.

[Dane]

Everyone else has said it all. What a beauty, Rick. I hope to see it in person one day, maybe the Woodbury event? How exactly did you make the paint?

BTW, I searched a second time for that old soapstone quarry. Still no luck, but I'm sure it's just out of sight. I'll have to post photos when I get a chance in the anything else section. 

Dane

[ricktrojanowski]

Dane-
If it holds, I'll be bringing it to the Algonquin shoot.  The paint is just some mail order primitive pigments mixed with acrylic matte medium.  The real deal is done with hide glue medium.  I was too lazy for that. .  I'd like to see the pics and hear the story of the Quarry Search part 2.  Your stories are the best.

[Dane]

Rick, I look forward to seeing this bow in June. Thanks for the info on the paint. I have some red ochre and some green earth pigment I'm about to use, and you have helped me decide what to do.

I'll get the lost quarry part two up in the next day or so. Alas, I didn't see any ghosts at the haunted school house, but maybe next time I will.

Dane

[ricktrojanowski]

Dane
When I mixed it,  I used quite a pit of the powder to the base, in order to get a deep color.  Then I mixed in a bit of water to thin it out and make it flow better.  Not to primitive I know but I liked the way it looked.   Just make sure you get the matte base. 

I have to get in on the next quarry run,  I'm in need of a ghostly schoolhouse interaction.