Bow #3 Teaser - Now finished - with pics

[NTProf]

Wow! Where did you get the rawhide backing and how did you get it to look like that?

[_Jon_]

I'll add a second WoW!  Very nice bow.

[Cameroo]

Thanks guys.  The backing is deer rawhide that I also got from Adam Beck (adb).  I'm not sure where he got it, and I have no idea what the dark stains on the hide are from.  They were on the fleshy side of the hide.

[Jesse]

That looks great. The rawhide looks really cool and your leather work on the handle is awesome. I need to learn how to do that

[Cameroo]

Thanks Jesse.  This was my first attempt at doing that type of lacing.  It turned out decent but could be improved a bit where the edge lacing meets the seam lacing.  If you want to learn how, check out oneeye's build along (thanks oneeye!).  It's really good with pictures every step of the way.  I also found this page that has a very boring but helpful video :http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page96.html

It's not hard to do, but it took me a couple hours!

[medicinewheel]

... The backing is deer rawhide that I also got from Adam Beck (adb).  I'm not sure where he got it, and I have no idea what the dark stains on the hide are from.  They were on the fleshy side of the hide.

I would guess these are melanin, so it's rather hide from something with spots like a goat or calf!?

PS: Nice bow, nice details!

[tattoo dave]

Thats a fantastic looking bow!! I love that backing

[PeteDavis]

Real nice bow there.

[adb]

Nice job on finishing that bow, Cam! The work you did with the beavertail looks awesome! Also, the tips look slick. I also see you've made a string with the brown/tan B50 you got from me as well. Really nice work! Your Dad should very pleased with that!

The dark spots on the rawhide are actually patches of dried connective tissue on the flesh side of the rawhide. I think it makes an interesting 'camo' pattern.

[Cameroo]

Thanks guys.  Adam - I'm lucky the beaver tail worked, because I measured and cut it before I remembered to glue a cork shelf on for dad.  Luckily it stretched enough.  I don't think I'll do the double-loop stitch again for a while though, I had a headache and was seeing cross-eyed by the time I was done

My strings are turning out better with every one I make.

[kerryb]

very nice bow, your dad will be so proud. congrats

[George Tsoukalas]

Love it. Came out great. Expect she's bending through the handle and that can be tough for a newcomer to pull of but you did it! Jawge

[medicinewheel]

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The dark spots on the rawhide are actually patches of dried connective tissue on the flesh side of the rawhide. I think it makes an interesting 'camo' pattern.

Melanin would show more on the hair side, that's right.

[ken75]

nice bow Cam , spot on tiller, great finish work

[crooketarrow]

   There's nothing wrong with pic method.But you can try a inch gride white carboard behind it. For me it works better real time. I've never did it like this (PIC'S) BUT USE COULD'NT HURT USE BOTH.
   Anyway tiller looks good. Bow looks great.