How to finish a linen backed bow

[Buck67]

I am in the process of installing a linen backing on a hickory self bow.  I glued the linen on with Titebond II and it seems to have gone on smoothly.  I was wondering what to cover the linen to protect from the weather once everything dries.  I was wondering if something like a red or ocher paint would work.  I have paint both in oil and acrylic.

Buck67

[JW_Halverson]

I have used the same finish on the linen that I used on the wood.  If you paint it ahead of time, that works too.

[k-hat]

Fyi you can also lightly sand the glued linen if you want a smoother texture.  Just don't go through it!!!