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Offline Prarie Bowyer

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What kind of paint for rawhide backed bows?
« on: January 31, 2015, 12:04:59 pm »
I have a rawhide backed osage coming up.  Thinking painting it kinda like Ed scott does.

Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: What kind of paint for rawhide backed bows?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2015, 12:22:35 pm »
acrylic or oil,, will hold the color without fading,, natural pigments are an option as well,,
I like oil because it is a little more organic,, and the colors are easier to tone down(to look natural)  , and still have a brilliance and depth of color,, a drying agent can be used to speed up dry time,, :)
every one  has a favorite, just like artist that paint canvas,, each has a different approach and preference of medium depending on the look of the final results,,