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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: macbow on July 22, 2010, 12:05:17 am

Title: Powder Paint ?
Post by: macbow on July 22, 2010, 12:05:17 am

I saw on a old thread on arrow making where Pat B used powder paint.
I have some I've used on fishing jigs. How can it be used to paint bows or crest arrows?
Ron

Title: Re: Powder Paint ?
Post by: Pat B on July 22, 2010, 12:13:52 am

I've mixed it with watered down white glue(Elmers) and with pitch varnish. You can also rub it into the wood and seal over it.

Title: Re: Powder Paint ?
Post by: macbow on July 22, 2010, 07:18:44 pm

Thanks Pat. I might do some experimenting and add heat to the mixture.
Ron

Title: Re: Powder Paint ?
Post by: ricktrojanowski on July 22, 2010, 10:41:01 pm

I've had good luck with a matte acrylic base, and finishing with oil based finishes.  Also you can make a base from hide glue.