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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blacktail on September 16, 2012, 11:17:34 pm

Title: the color of hide glue
Post by: Blacktail on September 16, 2012, 11:17:34 pm

can the color of hide glue tell weather its strong or week...john

Title: Re: the color of hide glue
Post by: Pat B on September 16, 2012, 11:48:23 pm

I don't think so John but that is just a guess. Why do you ask?

Title: Re: the color of hide glue
Post by: BowEd on September 16, 2012, 11:49:13 pm

If your referring to the section on glue Tim Baker wrote yes I quess.First pour etc.I use Fredrix canvas sizing.It comes out amberish brown and it works for me.Some people like knox gelatin.I guess the lighter the color the stronger.Over heating it is a no no and turns it darker and weaker they say.I keep it at about 115 degree F.Never over 120 F.It'll curl your sinew very quick.

Title: Re: the color of hide glue
Post by: Bryce on September 16, 2012, 11:57:24 pm

Used to make my own with sturgeon bladders, now I just use knox gelatin. Work all the same.

Title: Re: the color of hide glue
Post by: Blacktail on September 17, 2012, 12:14:17 am

well i am cooking some and it looks a little murky or cloudy ...i thought it would get alot darker...john

Title: Re: the color of hide glue
Post by: Blacktail on September 17, 2012, 02:05:58 am

i got done cooking the glue and it come out alot darker..so i think it will be good...NOW,i am just wondering if i have enough..has any one mixed glues...john