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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simson on March 16, 2013, 05:00:02 pm

Title: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: simson on March 16, 2013, 05:00:02 pm

Today was a nice day, cold but sunny and lot of fun at the shooting range. I met Corinna again, she did a bowmaking course  at my shop some time ago.

At this time she had chosen BL out of my stave pile, which turned out quite intereating after debarink and working the sap off. This piece had two large, I mean really large, knotty curly wrinkly warts on it, which weren't avoidable by layout.

This was the very first of bowmaking experience for Corinna on a really not easy stave. But the young Lady  (she is a cabinet maker by profession)did a great job and made a super cool bow. Later at home she did the carvings in the warts - here posible because the knots are thinned out and do no working job. The grain in this spots is curled and wrinked as said.

O.k. here are the pics from today afternoon, she allowed to post it here
The bow is about 35# btw.
 - enjoy ...

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010392_zps14ddb596.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010389_zps64236d89.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010402_zps8a9bb6a4.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010407_zps85f0222c.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010405_zps941fdd40.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010403_zpse95fbdc0.jpg)

a nice idea for an arrowpass
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010398_zps64206f3d.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010399_zpsd4227e67.jpg)

a bear carving on the spot on the upper limb
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010396_zpsc391b5d2.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010395_zpsa12c2490.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010401_zps5f0bbdba.jpg)

a leaf carving on the spot on the lower limb
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010400_zps75910e22.jpg)

and the bellyside of the huge knot on the upper limb
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/P1010404_zps65e6b7e7.jpg)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Dictionary on March 16, 2013, 05:04:24 pm

 :o :o   IMPRESSIVE!!!!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: ionicmuffin on March 16, 2013, 05:15:41 pm

Man thats the coolest knotty bow ive ever seen!
She did amazing, and for her FIRST one!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: randman on March 16, 2013, 05:16:37 pm

Very Nice Corinna! I love to see young people doin this stuff. And of course she could not have picked a better mentor Simson.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: danny f on March 16, 2013, 05:21:22 pm

thats a beautiful bow, the carvings are brill.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Badly Bent on March 16, 2013, 05:29:33 pm

Real Cool Bow  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: coaster500 on March 16, 2013, 05:33:27 pm

Beautiful work!!!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: hatcha on March 16, 2013, 05:47:04 pm

Very beautiful bow!!  The work around the knots is brilliant, and the carvings ON the knots is a lovely touch!

I really like the handle too!  Sometimes a simple shape is more pleasing than all the contours and finger-grooves in the World.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Weylin on March 16, 2013, 05:57:01 pm

Wow! that's really special. Consider the knot carving idea stolen.  8)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 16, 2013, 05:59:04 pm

That looks phenominal!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: dwardo on March 16, 2013, 06:13:58 pm

Absolute stunner.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Zion on March 16, 2013, 06:31:34 pm

Freakin awesome! That's a real nice bow and those carvings are cool. Very good for a first bow, even with a mentor...  :o

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: H Rhodes on March 16, 2013, 06:41:09 pm

That is amazing!  Love the carvings.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Jmilbrandt on March 16, 2013, 06:52:27 pm

Beautiful! I love that carving idea!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: twisted hickory on March 16, 2013, 06:59:52 pm

 :o :o that is one of the coolest bows I have seen! 8)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 16, 2013, 07:02:18 pm

Stunning! Beautiful bow. Yiogo

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Pat B on March 16, 2013, 07:04:02 pm

This is a very nice bow for Corinna and especially since it is her first. Her knowledge of wood working is apparent and she has picked up on bow making and what I consider a difficuilt wood with problem areas and worked through them with amazement. My hat is off to you, Corinna! Well done!!!  8)
 Thanks for posting Coprinna's bow Simon and thanks for helping another young bowyer into our addiction.  ;)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 16, 2013, 09:17:33 pm

Corinna has quite an eye for artistic embelishment!  Love her work!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: bow101 on March 16, 2013, 09:22:14 pm

Good stuff.... 8) 8)  Imagintaion is, Imagintaion does.. ;)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: DuBois on March 16, 2013, 10:28:30 pm

What a start! First bow? Really?? WOW!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: blackhawk on March 16, 2013, 11:16:18 pm

She's gorgeous  :D...the bow I mean  ;)  :laugh:

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: chamookman on March 17, 2013, 04:08:53 am

Nicely done Young Lady ! Bob

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: nathan elliot on March 17, 2013, 06:28:03 am

This bow is right up my street! Yes its a nice bow, most people on here make nice working durable bows; but this one has artistic embellishment and flair. Love it.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Trapper Rob on March 17, 2013, 10:37:42 am

That is awesome love the carving.
Rob

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: IDreamofOsage on March 17, 2013, 01:25:56 pm

Absolutely a beautiful bow, outstanding!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 17, 2013, 01:52:05 pm

That is quite the accomplishment for a first bow.  That girl has some serious talent.  I love the carved knots. 

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: richardzane on March 17, 2013, 04:11:52 pm

what a great idea! carving in those...well why knot?  excellent job !

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: simson on March 19, 2013, 04:29:02 pm

thank you guys for your kind words!
 (Corinna asked me to do that for her).

She mailed me some pics of her current work on some bracers, and yes, this is also her first try on leather work.
She has borrowed the tools from my friend Kare, who is now also involved with bowmaking ... the fire is burning!
Here are the pics from the young Led Zeppelin fan:

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/IMG_1081_zpsa0a5bafb.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/IMG_1104_zpse8e6644e.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/IMG_1078_zpsb43e2646.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/IMG_1080_zps7ecda760.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/IMG_1073_zps57a67971.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1303%20black%20locust%20by%20Corinna/IMG_1074_zps54ab571a.jpg)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: medicinewheel on March 20, 2013, 03:09:33 am

Truely nice bow, nice carving.
Like the celtic boar bracer, too.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: BowEd on March 20, 2013, 03:27:46 am

Very nice character BL bow with the carvings and all.I'd vote for it!!!Nice to see the gal getting into it simson.She's got some promise I'd say.She likes the right band to boot.Dyeing along with leather carving is not an easy task either.

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Pappy on March 20, 2013, 08:44:29 am

Beautiful work on bow and leather,very impressive.  :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: toomanyknots on March 20, 2013, 10:06:27 am

Very impressive carving!

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Sidewinder on March 20, 2013, 10:21:55 am

Really cool. Great job Corrina and you can stop now. Your making some of us feel inadequate,lol. Welcome to the addiction.   Danny

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Jesse on March 20, 2013, 12:45:44 pm

Love it :)

Title: Re: Black locust by Corinna
Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 20, 2013, 03:02:48 pm

Somebody quick buy her a PA sub. so this bow gets bow of the month !!!
This is one I could vote for !!
Guy