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Offline hurlbri1

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Type of paint for back of bow?
« on: May 05, 2013, 07:45:56 pm »
Hello all!

I'd like to paint a design on the back of my rather wide Holmegaard, what kind of paint, marker, ink transfer whatever works best? I usually finish my bows with an orange oil and beeswax sealant.

Thanks!

Brian
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Offline ssgtchad

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Re: Type of paint for back of bow?
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2013, 08:32:41 pm »
I used a shsrpie on my last bow....wouldn't recommend it lol
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Offline Red Tailed Hawk

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Re: Type of paint for back of bow?
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2013, 09:11:17 pm »
I used acrylic paint on my last one. Used to coats.

Offline Joec123able

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Re: Type of paint for back of bow?
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2013, 09:30:24 pm »
Acrylic paint works good
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Offline hurlbri1

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Re: Type of paint for back of bow?
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2013, 01:55:03 pm »
Thanks guys, acrylic it is!
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Offline JeremiahVires

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Re: Type of paint for back of bow?
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2013, 01:57:52 pm »
India Ink is the best.
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