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Offline lostarrow

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"Calliope"
« on: March 23, 2015, 01:22:03 am »
Thought I'd share. I haven't been doing a lot in the way of bowmaking for the last 6 Months ,but I did manage to get one made up for a lady before Christmas. Her request was hummingbird theme ,and we took it from there. Sorry , no full draw pics. I have a short video somewhere ,but wouldn't know how to post it anyway. weather was way too crappy to get out to get a proper full draw shot . Hopefully she'll get out shooting it soon, now that the weather is breaking, and she'll send some pictures. Here's what I ended up shipping . Bamboo Backed Ipe, 46#@28" . Carved nocks. Abalone shell Hibiscus flower arrow strike. Filigree black leather over purple velvet handle. Slightly deflexed out of the handle and the tips were very slightly reflexed . The nocks weren't much bigger than an arrow  but The ipe allowed me to maintain a stiff tip for the last 6" or so.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 01:26:52 am »
A couple more. I'm amazed at the power from such a twig of a bow. I'm not sure the pictures relate just how delicate this little bow is. Hope you enjoy.
 
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Offline GB

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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 01:55:00 am »
Wow, that's some fine detail on the tips.  Very pretty bow.
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Offline paco664

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 01:56:31 am »
The carving is beautiful. .. super nice work!
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Offline Weylin

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 02:17:46 am »
Oh man... I missed you and your bows. I'm glad you posted something. This bow is lovely. I really like your creative finish work. Top notch!  8)
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 04:00:51 am »
The bird on the nock is great, my first thought was that it looked like our kingfisher. Very nicely done.
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2015, 06:35:54 am »
Very nice.
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Offline sieddy

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2015, 07:25:46 am »
Whoa man she is a looker!  ;)
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Offline make-n-break

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2015, 08:56:21 am »
Some real inspirational carving there! Awesome. Really takes the design to a whole new level. Makes me wanna give it a try on the next one.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2015, 09:27:25 am »
Great job on all e finish work.  Very creative.  I wish there was a full draw.  You attention detail is amazing.  Your I lay work is spot on its hard to get the abalone and the pearl to line up just right huh.  Very cool bow :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2015, 09:30:20 am »
Beautiful bow! Love the nocks. Jawge
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Offline adams89

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2015, 12:49:06 pm »
very cool art work, that can make you proud to carry it, no one has one like that
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Offline vinemaplebows

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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2015, 01:44:40 pm »
Very nice art work! :)
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Offline Hans H

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« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2015, 01:47:28 pm »
she is a beauty, nice bow,
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: "Calliope"
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2015, 01:57:51 pm »
Beautiful finish work man!  The lady will be pleased.  What is that tip material? 
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