Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: lostarrow on January 05, 2016, 11:06:46 pm
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Here's the most recent commission. A gentleman originally came to me looking for a bow for himself , but then decided he'd give one to his daughter for Christmas instead. After meeting with her and getting a feel for what she would like and the specs for her bow, the inspiration started to come together.
Lilac ,#26@26" . Antler nocks. Mother of pearl strike plate . Water buffalo horn with mother of pearl inlays for the wing which acts as the shelf. Black molded leather grip toped with filigreed burgundy leather stitched over. The dragons painted on the limbs all but disappear when not viewed from 90 deg. . The eyes of the dragons on the limbs are knots in the stave that I carved to give dimension to the painting . The bottom limb had a severe dogleg which I was able to correct with heat , but it does give it a peculiar looking tiller . with over 300 shots through it ,it hasn't budged a bit and only took about 1/2" set. I believe the slight deflex in the handle and the light heat treating helped in this regard quite a bit. She named it " Freedom" which was Painted on the belly in Greek text .
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Lostarrow you did an excellent job. I love the creativity of your bow and its uniqueness. for sure your bow is eye candy. I especially like your arrow shelf :) thank you for sharing.
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That is incredible... I'm impressed you could envision something so creative, let alone execute it. The tiller is very pleasing as well.
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Cool, I'll bet that's one happy girl who got that.
Del
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Beautiful work!
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Wow! Amazing work
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I really love these types of projects, when a costumer encourages the extra artistic expression. I love the way you incorporated the knot as the dragon's eye. Fantastic work!
I would love to see her face when she received this as a gift.
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That's a wonderful bow for a girl.Lots of time into that one.Congrats it.
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That is a lovely bow.
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That is incredible... I'm impressed you could envision something so creative, let alone execute it. The tiller is very pleasing as well.
Preeeecisely!
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Here is a bow that will more than satisfy both the artist and the bowyer in anyone. Too cool.
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There is a lot of amazing finish work on this site, but once in a while something is posted that is really over the top awesome...and this one certainly qualifies! Nice tiller too...I bet she is a happy camper.
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Very nice bow, and just stellar artwork.
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That is a real beauty. I really like the artwork. That is one lucky young lady.
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Those dragon eyes are just ingenious!!! Excellent work to be sure.
OneBow
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cool bow, love the dragon how the subtly merge with the wood
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Thank you for the kind words gentleman . This site has provided inspiration for myself and countless others . Glad To contribute to the collective brotherhood of bowyers !
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That is one absolutely stunning bow!
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Oh my, a work of art for the young lady. The way you used the knots to create the "eyes" is really cool. Superb work.
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Simply spectacular!!! John
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Like I said before Dave thats a absolutely beautiful bow. And as an extra bonus you've given the young woman a great motto to live by if she chooses! :-)
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Haha , her father provided the motto ! But I believe she will live by it . She's a good kid with a very special relationship with her father . He said she cried a little when she got the bow , so I think she liked it . I'm sure the tears were for the gratitude to her father !
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Fantastic artwork and finish man!and a beauty bend to boot!lovely!
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Wow!!! Fantastic finish work