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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rover brewer on December 03, 2010, 09:08:31 pm

Title: Linen backing
Post by: rover brewer on December 03, 2010, 09:08:31 pm

can you use bed sheets as linen backing or what kind of linen to use? help please.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: ErictheViking on December 03, 2010, 11:53:01 pm

Yes, the problem however is trying to find sheets that are actually made out of linen and not cotton.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: rover brewer on December 04, 2010, 11:09:47 am

Thanks, ok where can I get linen for backing bows.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: Centerless on December 04, 2010, 11:17:44 am

I was able to find it at a fabric store.  They only had one bolt that was real linen and many that were imitation.  I had to be very specific in my search.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: bigcountry on December 04, 2010, 02:03:04 pm

I went to joannes fabrics, and bought 2 yards of real 100% line.  20 dollars/yard.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: Hrothgar on December 04, 2010, 03:10:18 pm

In the past I have ordered from the Martha Pullen (sp?) fabric co. They have a wide selection. My last purchase was 2 years ago, I think I paid around $11. a yard. You will be able to back several bows with a yard.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: rover brewer on December 04, 2010, 05:19:34 pm

thanks too all I'll be going to joannnes.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: Grunt on December 04, 2010, 06:15:12 pm

Any artist supply house will have linen canvas. I use 6oz tight weave.