My First Bow

[BearNecessities]

There are a few of us on Vancouver island. I'm in Campbell River.

I am also in Campbell River.  Stories Beach!

You all are such a friendly bunch, thank you!  Tonight I chose my stave, drew my lines, and began the roughing out process.  I will work on it more on Friday.  I can't believe how beautiful this wood is.

Thank you all - I think I'm already addicted!

 
Annie

[Chief RID]

I hope you can post some pics. Have fun.

[DC]

I'm over on Mitlenatch. Walking distance, go figure. If you need any help or tools just PM me. I also have a few spare staves

[BearNecessities]

Thanks Chief RID!  I will try to remember to take pics as I go.

DC, what a small world!  Thank you for that, I will do so.

 
Annie

[JW_Halverson]

Tonight I chose my stave, drew my lines, and began the roughing out process.  I will work on it more on Friday.  I can't believe how beautiful this wood is.



 
Annie

If you have a soul at all, you can get lost in the grain and color of the wood easily.  It casts a spell, weaves a dream, and sings you a song your ears cannot hear but the heart will naturally harmonize.  Just let it.

[Pappy]

Welcome Annie, and yes it is additive for most. Good luck , look forward to seeing you progress.
 Pappy

[shofu]

Welcome Annie!
I am on VI also - Cowichan Valley. Best of luck and I am happy to help in any way I can (like directing you to someone who knows more!)
Cheers,
George

[Pat B]

Welcome Annie. You've come to the right place and are fortunate to have so many good bowyers near you. Ask lots of questions(here and there) post lots of pics and enjoy the ride. It's nice to have another female in our midst. Might nock the hard edges off of some of these guys. 

[ntvbowyer1969]

Good luck,have fun,and welcome to the party...and get ready for it to take over your whole being..lol

[mikekeswick]

I'm at least 400 bows into this game and still going strong
It sounds like you have some good people to teach you. I learnt it all through trial and error, which was fun but a good teacher is worth their weight in gold.

[Del the cat]

Yew is beautiful to work with, it's like having two different woods in the one piece, caramel and cream... just don't start trying to eat it as it's toxic!
Del

[JW_Halverson]

Yew is beautiful to work with, it's like having two different woods in the one piece, caramel and cream... just don't start trying to eat it as it's toxic!
Del

And toxophilic!