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Applying horn after sinew? now with pics

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DuBois:
I have a bow in progress that I had not originally planned as a horn bow but it just might get horn after all.
1" wide lilac branch that it is now heavily sinewed and curing. 34" working limb and natural siyahs that are 9" but could be reduced some for sure.

Have any of you ever put the horn on after the sinew?

If it has gained reflex from sinew and the horn is applied with the reflex, wouldn't that be good?

Not sure if I will do it and looking for more experienced thoughts on the matter.

Pic before sinew and after with wax paper to slow drying after wrapping with innertube and heating in car.

Stick Bender:
I have never made a horn bow but currently reading Adam Karpos book and he speaks to the horn should be under tention & the sinew under compretion at the time of application something about pushing the opposing forces in to the core when there under stress smarter heads could exsplane that better also I know the guys making the type of horn bow that your talking about usually tiller them to half there desired draw weight before horn & sinew ,I know you asked for exsperienced comments but figured I would chim in since I'm very interested in that type bow plan to make one in the near future. I will be following this one with interest.

DuBois:
Well, never mind.

On second thought I think this is a fine opportunity to see what lilac and sinew in this profile can do all by themselves. This should make an awesome bow without horn really and give me a chance to try this profile before moving on to horn at some point.

Stick Bender:
I think that will be a sweet bow if you can get it going realy like the profile post it once you get it running  good luck

sleek:
I would have burnt the belly almost black with heat first. But I know you didnt plan this so... im looking forward to see how it handles!

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