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Offline Blaflair2

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Snake shed
« on: May 27, 2014, 06:32:05 pm »
Could I used a snake skin shed from a 12' python to back a bow?
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Offline HickoryBill

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2014, 06:35:16 pm »
Wont add any strength or protection, or much color..But will have the skin or "scale" pattern..You can use a dye or stain over it for color..Just my 2 cents tho...
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2014, 06:48:21 pm »
I have seen one or two Bruce.  Looks pretty cool. Just a little more than plain wood. 
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Offline bubby

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2014, 06:56:15 pm »
I've seen pics of one paulsemp did, but like paul said you only get one try once its down its down
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2014, 06:57:17 pm »
I saw a nice one this weekend that Paul did, and it looked real good, it wasn't python though.
You might try dying the wood under the skins   ???
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2014, 07:57:06 pm »
Paint the pattern on the back of the bow, then slick on the shed skins for the scale pattern effect!
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2014, 08:39:33 pm »
The shed is thick. U can see the pattern. I'll post a better pic when I can. I know it'd be faint. I almost wanna do it upside down.it has a honey comb pattern. It's almost as thick as those bull snakes I got off you matt
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2014, 03:38:34 pm »
Not the greatest. It's inside out ATM. I need to wet it and split it and re stretch it. I was trying to take a pic to show the pattern. It's faint but there. I'm gonna go for it. Why not.
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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2014, 04:08:37 pm »
I look forward to the results of this!  good luck dude!
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2014, 08:43:30 pm »
Thanks Tim. I'm gonna practice on a small piece and see if it's do able. I think it is
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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2014, 02:56:20 pm »
DO NOT stretch it..wet it yes but do that only when you are about to apply.. not a fan of shed skins but to each his own... interested in seeing it finished though.. gut
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2014, 05:04:01 pm »
How did it turn out?
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2014, 05:47:15 pm »
It looked cool but it didn't finish how I wanted. So I'm in the process of taking it off. My friends mom owns the snake so I'll try again soon
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Offline Knapper

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2014, 04:30:37 pm »
Bruce, Did you take a pic.? Just wondering how it looked?
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Snake shed
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2014, 05:57:56 pm »
No I didn't. I really should of. I got another piece left. I'll be putting it on something
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