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Offline sleek

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handle/tip art thread
« on: April 29, 2015, 06:12:32 pm »
Hey guys im searching for inspiration on some handles/tips. I can always build a bow but when it comes to carving out a handle or tips I sometimes get kinda stuck. Its a blank canvas and no idea what to make of it. So if yall have any handles and or tips you have done or is on your bucket list, please post! From bare wood to decorative wraps, even paint and inlays. Fades count!
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Offline bushboy

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2015, 06:45:47 pm »
I like. Em curvy!
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Offline Josh B

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2015, 06:51:49 pm »
Nothin special really, but here's what I'm working on for Momma's day.  The tip is just a bit of maple with burled walnut on a walnut bow.  The handle is wrapped with thread and sealed with superglue.  If I get a bit later, I'll try to find some more stuff for ya.  Josh
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2015, 08:50:57 pm »
Some various horn tips...
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2015, 08:52:28 pm »
Some others...
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2015, 08:54:43 pm »
I like the tips on this one just because of the color markings of the snake.
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 08:57:44 pm »
This is my favorite handle shape and most of my bows are very similar to this.
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 09:03:51 pm »
I like em curvy too... and try to merge all parts so they 'flow' from one end to the other.
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Offline huisme

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2015, 09:05:43 pm »
I haven't made anything really elaborate, I like them pretty simple, but here are some of my nocks.

http://imgur.com/a/7xytt

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Offline make-n-break

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2015, 01:10:14 pm »
If this thread grows big enough it would sure make an awesome sticky!
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Offline huisme

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2015, 02:32:21 pm »
Eh, I can do better than just a link  ;) ;D























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Mollegabets all day long.
Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

Offline DC

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2015, 11:34:55 pm »
This one is a pet store chew hoof. You have to sort through them to find ones with color.
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Offline RyanY

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2015, 11:53:07 pm »
Here's a few of my favorites.



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Offline adams89

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2015, 09:15:01 am »
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: handle/tip art thread
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2015, 10:15:06 am »
I like my "bow stringer" tips with the extra groove on the top nock.



 A parachute cord stringer is what I use on my bows. Top;



A wide bottom nock to accommodate the stringer over the bow string;

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