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Offline OsageWhisper

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Cloth Snakeskin backing
« on: October 22, 2014, 09:27:50 pm »
Has anyone used the imitation snakeskin cloth for backing, how did it come out ? is it worth trying

Offline VicNova

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2014, 09:39:59 pm »

Yes I have used them. I think they look pretty good.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2014, 10:36:37 pm »
I bought some of the fabric off of the big auction site and used it on this bow.  I think it looked pretty good for a cheap backing alternative

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Offline dane lund

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2014, 02:22:33 am »
Where does one get that cloth?
In His grip,
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2014, 09:33:40 am »
I bought some that is printed on goat leather at a local leather store. I haven't backed a bow with it, Yet, but I did make a super simple quiver.
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2014, 10:03:04 am »
I use it often, love it. Go to any fabric store and ask for snake skin prints. You can get a lot of fabric really cheap. Just make sure it's not a really stretchy fabric. Cottons work great.

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Offline Josh B

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2014, 11:46:52 am »
I like it for the most part.  Here's the copperhead pattern that 3rivers sells on a hackberry bow I made.  Josh

Offline straightarrow

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Re: Cloth Snakeskin backing
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2014, 11:48:46 am »
Here's one I just did this month.http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,48969.0.html . I liked how they turned out... They suck up the finish... So you gotta apply several coats to get them smooth.

Jon