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Offline BOWMAN53

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coachwhip advice
« on: September 05, 2013, 10:54:40 pm »
I got some coachwhip skins from 4dog in our trade. I know it's basically see through when descaled, so my question is, what do you guys do to make them"pop"some more.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: coachwhip advice
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2013, 10:59:41 pm »
You could paint a pattern underneath.  Heck, you could use flourescent colors, too.  The skins would mute them a bit. 

Another tip, use a fine line black marker to outline any of the lighter colors.  Really makes them stand out.  I did that with those fabric fake copperhead skins you can get in 3Rivers catalog.  Made 'em look pretty wild.
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: coachwhip advice
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2013, 11:04:40 pm »
Thanks for the tips John, ill go with a florescent pink lol  :P

Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: coachwhip advice
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2013, 11:11:32 pm »
Oooooo metalic gold!!!!!!

Offline Pat B

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Re: coachwhip advice
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2013, 12:06:55 am »
My little 47" sinew backed osage has coachwhip skins on it. I just added them over the sinew not knowing what to expect. I love the look. I use hide glue for the sinew and skin. No real pattern but the lighter color and obvious scale scars gives it a cool but muted look.
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: coachwhip advice
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2013, 12:18:26 am »
yeah i saw that when i did a search, that bow was sweet. ive thought about painting the back black for a black racer kind of look