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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Prarie Bowyer on January 31, 2015, 12:04:59 pm

Title: What kind of paint for rawhide backed bows?
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on January 31, 2015, 12:04:59 pm

I have a rawhide backed osage coming up.  Thinking painting it kinda like Ed scott does.

Title: Re: What kind of paint for rawhide backed bows?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on January 31, 2015, 12:22:35 pm

acrylic or oil,, will hold the color without fading,, natural pigments are an option as well,,
I like oil because it is a little more organic,, and the colors are easier to tone down(to look natural)  , and still have a brilliance and depth of color,, a drying agent can be used to speed up dry time,, :)
every one  has a favorite, just like artist that paint canvas,, each has a different approach and preference of medium depending on the look of the final results,,