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John K:
Looking great Keenan ! The Sturgeon skin is really going to look nice  :o

Thanks for the build along, i've learned a lot already  ;D

Keenan:
  I had a long interupting phone call and forgot about the skins in the water on the stove.  The results are curled up and cooked skins that are ruined. Opps  >:(
  Cooled down the water and put in some new skins. Reaplied some glue to the back of the bow and let the skins soften up. When they get pliable and you are able to stretch the small end (sideways)  they are ready to put on. Take out of the water and wipe off, then dip the skin in the glue.
  I start at the tip with a few wraps on the horn, then line up the notch and start wraping over the skin. I overlap slightly and use fairly light pressure. If your wrap to tight it will leave marks in the skin. You want just tight enough to hold the skin against the wood.  
  Wrap all the way to the center then start from the other tip coming back. Be sure to keep an eye on the glue that is on the bow. If it is drying out, just dab some more on, ahead of the section that you are doing.

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Keenan:
  Thanks Formerbutcher, I've learned alot from everyone on this site and just hope to help do the same.
 When you get the second skin to the center you will need a good sharp pair of scissors to match up the cuts . It hard to get a good cut on soft pliable skin with dull scissors. Just be sure to wipe off the glue and put them back in her craft room befor she gets home. Here we are with the whole bow wrapped. Now we will let it set overnight and unwrap it in the morning.  Keenan

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El Destructo:
Darn.....wish I had enough Sturgeon Hide to Cook a Set...and still be able to finish the same night!!!!  :o :o Brilliant Idea with the F.G. Tape....does it work as nice as ACE Bandages do???

Keenan:
 Yankee, it works well if cut into thin strips. Gives a little more control around the humps and curves. but you have to be carefull not to get it to tight and leave marks in the skin. Ace bandage is more forgiving but you can't see what the skin looks like through it, and I think the drywall tape allows more air circulation to dry better.  Keenan

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