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Offline ntvbowyer1969

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Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« on: June 05, 2018, 07:51:24 am »
Hello guys and gals. This is a hackberry bow i have been working on. It is 66 1/2" long. It is 42#@28" I finished the back in silk and did designs inspired by my tribe the Mi'kmaq. I did birch burl tip overlays. I toasted the belly and did six coats of truoil on it sanding with steel wool in between coats. The designs i painted on back are usually found on clothing and baskets from my people. I though they worked great on the back of a bow. It starts from 1 3/4" wide at fades and tapers to 3/8" wide at tips.





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Offline TorstenT

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2018, 09:08:59 am »
That‘s a beautiful bow! The designs could be 19th century European, too.  :)
Looking forward to see it braced and in full draw.
So you belong to the Mi‘kmaq?  That‘s really interesting! May I send you a PM with a question I have? I just don’t want to hijack your thread...

Torsten
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2018, 09:12:25 am »
Cool paint work
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2018, 10:17:57 am »
 Very nice finish work. I know this is just a teaser but look forward to seeing the profiles.
Bjrogg
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Offline DC

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2018, 10:36:15 am »
That's a very pretty bow. I like the little kink just to show it's real.
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Offline Ryan Jacob

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2018, 10:49:19 am »
Where have I seen those super narrow handles before?
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Offline Badger

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2018, 01:59:05 pm »
  Beautiful, love the artwork!
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2018, 03:06:55 pm »
Wow. Very nice.
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Offline ntvbowyer1969

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2018, 05:18:59 pm »
TorstenT no problem you can message me any time.
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2018, 06:32:19 pm »
That is a beautiful bow. I am also mi'kmaq. You did a very nice job with that paint. Cheers- Brendan
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Offline ntvbowyer1969

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2018, 10:10:43 pm »
Thx everyone. penderbender we should hook up and talk when you get a chance. you can also talk to me on FB Anthony Marchese.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2018, 06:10:35 am »
Very nice job, love the art work. :)
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Offline Springbuck

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2018, 04:24:29 pm »
  Gorgeous wood and finish, and the art is stunning.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Hackberry bow sneak peak at its progress
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2018, 07:53:45 pm »
One of the most beautiful backs I've ever laid eyes on.  :)
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