Hollow-Limbed Yew with Rattlesnake Skins 50#@28"

[Weylin]

I've been working hard on this bow for a while now. I finally got to just sit down and make a bow that I wanted to make and I enjoyed every minute of it. I had a small diameter deflexed yew stave so I used the high crown to create the hollow limb and the deflex to make a reflex deflex. I brought it out to first brace before I started in on the hollow limb with my goose-neck. I had a really nice set of rattlesnake skins from Cipriano and figured this was the perfect bow to put them on. Bryce had given me a tanned beaver tail that he did, which was really flawless and amazing. I need to figure out that process because it was soo much nice to work with than a raw tail. I stained the tail dark (it was quite light from the tanning process.) Some of the lightness came through in the recessed areas to create a cool effect in the handle wrap in you look close. The tips are buffalo horn with a little carving in the edge of them to go with the rattlesnake skin. I did some painting along the edge of the skins with acrylic. This bow came together nicely. It shoots very quickly and quietly. I really enjoy the hollow limb design. I will definitely do more of them in the future.

[simson]

Boahhh,
that is an extraordinary piece. I really like that you are working with the hld, can you feel  a flattening out when drawing the bow?

Your work looks flawless in every aspect, I would really like to shoot it.

[chamookman]

WOWZA ! Stunning - well done  ! Bob

[Del the cat]

Woo, that is so good I fell off my chair   
Gorgeous 
Del

[bjrogg]

Now that's a BOM if I ever saw one. Fantastic in every way. Just love everything about it
Bjrogg

[BowEd]

Gorgeous display of the attention to detail in construction/decorations and the blending of textures.Some very nice bows being posted lately.I like to keep vegetable tanned beaver tail on hand myself to put on bows.

[H Rhodes]

Now that's a BOM if I ever saw one. Fantastic in every way. Just love everything about it
Bjrogg

X2!  That is one beautiful bow.  Excellent work Weylin.

[Bob Barnes]

your bows are always a pleasure to see, but this may be a favorite of mine... it is a most excellent job.

[Danzn Bar]

Wow ...just WOW
DBar

[lebhuntfish]

Wow Weylin! Now thats a beauty! I would say for sure a bow of the month.  But  im betting its
Better suited for bow of the YEAR!
I love seing your work I always expect something beautifully done wether its a simple bow or one like this.  Wow!

Patrick 

[upstatenybowyer]

 

I've been wanting to use that emoj for a while now. Thanks for giving me a reason.   

[osage outlaw]

That's a beautiful work of art.  Amazing detail work on that bow Weylin.

[Stixnstones]

 , stunning!

[ntvbowyer1969]

A true work of art my friend. Love the color of that yew and all aspects of the bow.

[Will H]

A beautiful bow in all aspects Weylin! Very well executed man!