the rawhide(unprocessed) I use will not tear easily,, even with a cut,, its the same rawhide I use for african drums,, goat or calf,,,I guess a really thin rawhide would tear,, but something medium( or the thickness it came off the animal,,not processed )will not tear, even when a hole is cut for the ropes to go through to tighten the drum,,,I understand and agree paper layered with glue is stronger,,,, but I don't think it can equal rawhide,,, and I don't think it will hold a bow together like the one in question,,,I think it would be mostly cosmetic,,
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if you are looking for something easier,, some kind of cloth glued together would be better than paper,,