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Offline Spotted Dog

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birch bark
« on: March 04, 2016, 01:14:42 pm »
ince there is a bow mentioned with birch bark , how do you prepare it for use?
I have some and want to use it.
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Offline willie

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Re: birch bark
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2016, 02:14:14 pm »
that depends on what you are using it for. could you share a bit more about your project?

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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: birch bark
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2016, 02:56:13 pm »
I want to back a flat bow.
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Offline willie

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Re: birch bark
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2016, 03:25:23 pm »
if it is decorative, then peeling thin strips off a paper birch might be easier than shaving bark without paper,....... soak in water and glue? 

google

  birch bark site:http://www.primitivearcher.com

If you are wanting it to add strength, then a different method would be in order
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Offline BowEd

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Re: birch bark
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2016, 06:45:19 pm »
Peel it apart in layers dog.I've covered a couple of bows with it.I think it's better that snakeskin myself.Put it on with TT3.I tried smooth on too but did'nt like the mess.Hide glue will work great too.It'll suck it on tight.I never had to use water and glue for getting it apart.
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