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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BOWMAN53 on February 18, 2013, 10:14:00 pm

Title: digicam backing (finished pics added)
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 18, 2013, 10:14:00 pm

Quick question, when backing a bow with fabric do you "size" the fabric too? Or do you just size the bow and put the fabric on?  I got my brothers army digicamo BDUs  and i like the dull color it has, but if i have dry glue on the back itll have a little shine to it.

Title: Re: digicam backing
Post by: MWirwicki on February 18, 2013, 10:53:03 pm

I used some JoAnn Fabric on a bow.  It was pretty cool, had parallel Aztec designs that were the perfect width for the bow.  I sized the bow but I didn't size the fabric.  Didn't find the need to allow it soak in like you might on wood.  As soon as the cloth touched the bow, the glue soaked in.  Try not to use too much glue.  It will seep through the fabric grain.  It worked very well for me.

Title: Re: digicam backing
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 18, 2013, 10:55:03 pm

Thanks, i just wanted to make sure i don't ruin it.

Title: Re: digicam backing
Post by: Cameroo on February 18, 2013, 11:08:05 pm

If you're not sure how it will turn out, just try a small piece on some scrap wood first.  Some glues will darken the fabric.  For instance, TB3 dries brown.

Title: Re: digicam backing
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 18, 2013, 11:22:36 pm

I just did it. Ill post a pic tomorrow. Its gonna look pretty sweet.  :D

Title: Re: digicam backing (pics added)
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 19, 2013, 06:31:14 pm

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130219_130302_zpsfa5fb4b1.jpg.html?o=1&newest=1

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130219_130314_zps3fd03dba.jpg.html?o=2&newest=1

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130219_130338_zpsfec44fc0.jpg.html?o=3&newest=1

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130219_130938_zpse5d5e54a.jpg.html?o=4&newest=1

The sleeve on the BDU had pen holders on it so i thought id make a armguard/quiver out of it. I sowed in a pad for the forearm guard.
http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130218_191809_zps8ddbf04d.jpg.html?o=0&newest=1

Title: Re: digicam backing (finished pics added)
Post by: Josh B on February 19, 2013, 10:29:49 pm

I reckon that'll work!  Otta blend in nicely while hunting.  I wouldn't forget where you set your bow down in the woods.  You might not ever find it again! Lol!  Josh

Title: Re: digicam backing (finished pics added)
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 19, 2013, 10:35:41 pm

Lol thanks josh.