ok I am working on a bow for a student,, just a light bow to teach form,, so I looked in my staves and picked one that was probably not gonna make a hunting bow,,it had some checking issues that I felt needed a linen wrap,, gonna leave that part stiff and whip tiller a bit,,
got it roughed out and strung,, still to heavy ,, its 30# at about 21inches and I am going for about 25 to 30# at 26,,,
as I worked on the bow,, it got more and more beautiful, and the color of the wood was really nice,, so I thought well I will just put a bit of finish on it,, it will make it easier to see the file marks and where I need to sand,,,,
I had some conservation varnish that I use for paintings on hand,, and sprayed some on,, wow, the wood was glowing,,
I dont think it would hold up to hunting conditions,, but it sure is pretty,, and a coat of varathane would beef it up,,,
as you guys know,, I am always amazed at the beauty of osage, ,and just wanted to share this bow gleaming in the sunlight,,
Krylon gallery series conservation varnish,,,, I think I got it at hobby loby,,, I think it would work nice as a sealer coat for art work on a bow,,
