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Bows / Re: Sharpies - No Go for Bow Layout
« Last post by Eric Krewson on November 22, 2025, 10:03:19 am »When I retiller an aged bow and leave light areas it doesn't take these areas more than a year or so to blend right back in.
The dark area of your osage back is very thin, a light sanding will lighten it some to match the stripes with out violating a ring.
Clorox will darken the stipes as well.
The dark area of your osage back is very thin, a light sanding will lighten it some to match the stripes with out violating a ring.
Clorox will darken the stipes as well.
I also wrap front and rear with silk thread and glue it down with TBIII. A lot of people use sinew but in my experience silk is slicker and doesn't wear out as fast. Your mileage may vary.