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agd68:
Hi Everyone. I seen some arrows here wrapped with snake skin. We dont have cool snakes here like rattlers or copperheads so I thought I might try a fish skin wrap. Has anyone done this with fish skin? Any advice on how to cure fish skin?

mullet:
not me, like to see some.

Pat B:
I'd like to know also. There have been a few articles in PA over the years about using fish skins for bow backings and for making a quiver.    Pat

sailordad:
not sure,never cured fish skins,however i would think one would fillet the fish,make sure all flesh is off the skin,lay flat to dry. just S.W.A.G. ing it here though.

                                                                            tim

Keenan:
  Dip the skins in a "mild" bleach water solution to kill the bacteria and smell. About 1/4 cup to 5 gal bucket.Then just scrape or presure wash any flesh off the skin. Then just stretch and staple to a piece of plywood or board and let dry a few days.
  When dry take a razor and cut out the skin inside the staples and wipe down with accetone to remove the oils.  rehydrate till soft then glue to arrow or bow with Tightbond, hide glue, sinew glue or several others.

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