Okie Dokie...I put this up and let the sinew dry for several months while I worked on a few other projects. I am not now, nor have I ever been a fan of rawhide backs. I just cant get them to look worth a darn but...with the sinew backing, and this slated to be my hunting bow I decided I would have a go at it. I wanted something woodsy for a camo effect. Cut, glued and died it last weekend. It has not been cleaned prettied up yet, but I am happy with the results. I will tweak one of the recurves, clean it up, put a finish on it and a handle wrap and she's done. Maybe this week.