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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dean Marlow on August 08, 2009, 04:39:54 pm

Title: Snake skin Question
Post by: Dean Marlow on August 08, 2009, 04:39:54 pm

I am about to put a pair of diamond back Rattle snake skins on the back of my new bow. I have glued silk down on the back of my bow for added protection because of the thin rings. My question is should I darken the back of the bow to make the snakeskin pattern more pronounce or should it be lighter. Dean

Title: Re: Snake skin Question
Post by: FlintWalker on August 08, 2009, 04:50:20 pm

I would darken it.  Chocolate brown or black looks good under diamondbacks. I prefer black.  If you want, I'll post a pic of DB's over black. ;)

Title: Re: Snake skin Question
Post by: Pat B on August 08, 2009, 06:22:09 pm

It's not necessary to darken the back. I never did it and like the muted look. To each his own! 8)

Title: Re: Snake skin Question
Post by: Gordon on August 08, 2009, 07:17:59 pm

A dark background will definitely help bring out the pattern.

Title: Re: Snake skin Question
Post by: woodstick on August 08, 2009, 08:25:59 pm

i have put on timber and diamond both and never darkend the back but 1 and i cant tell alot of difference.

Title: Re: Snake skin Question
Post by: GregB on August 08, 2009, 09:57:24 pm

I didn't darken the back on my last snake bow, but Doug (Friedpie) darkened the back of one recently with black magic marker and put diamond backs over it. It really seems to bring out the color and pattern. He hasn't sealed the bow yet, but I'm sure it's going to look sweet!

Title: Re: Snake skin Question
Post by: Timo on August 08, 2009, 10:24:27 pm

Not sure what kind of wood it is? I've done it both ways and it seems to me that alot depends on the size/age of the snakes. Younger smaller skins will be thinner allowing more of the backgraound to show through.Old tough residenter snakes with thicker hides won't let the back shine through as much.