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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BOWMAN53 on September 05, 2013, 10:54:40 pm

Title: coachwhip advice
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 05, 2013, 10:54:40 pm

I got some coachwhip skins from 4dog in our trade. I know it's basically see through when descaled, so my question is, what do you guys do to make them"pop"some more.

Title: Re: coachwhip advice
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 05, 2013, 10:59:41 pm

You could paint a pattern underneath.  Heck, you could use flourescent colors, too.  The skins would mute them a bit. 

Another tip, use a fine line black marker to outline any of the lighter colors.  Really makes them stand out.  I did that with those fabric fake copperhead skins you can get in 3Rivers catalog.  Made 'em look pretty wild.

Title: Re: coachwhip advice
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 05, 2013, 11:04:40 pm

Thanks for the tips John, ill go with a florescent pink lol  :P

Title: Re: coachwhip advice
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 05, 2013, 11:11:32 pm

Oooooo metalic gold!!!!!!

Title: Re: coachwhip advice
Post by: Pat B on September 06, 2013, 12:06:55 am

My little 47" sinew backed osage has coachwhip skins on it. I just added them over the sinew not knowing what to expect. I love the look. I use hide glue for the sinew and skin. No real pattern but the lighter color and obvious scale scars gives it a cool but muted look.

Title: Re: coachwhip advice
Post by: BOWMAN53 on September 06, 2013, 12:18:26 am

yeah i saw that when i did a search, that bow was sweet. ive thought about painting the back black for a black racer kind of look