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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Shondy55 on February 06, 2012, 03:03:51 pm

Title: Rawhide finishes
Post by: Shondy55 on February 06, 2012, 03:03:51 pm

hey guys, i was wondering if there are any finishes you can apply to a rawhide backing to pretty it up a bit...would wood stain be a good option?

Title: Re: Rawhide finishes
Post by: HickoryBill on February 06, 2012, 03:11:21 pm

I just finished a Rawhide backed hackberry...I used Miniwax dark ebony stain on the rawhide...I applied the stain and let it dry..then applied a coat of Helmsman Spar urethane..Let that dry and then buffed off with 000 steel wool.It took the stain off the high spots all over the backing and gave the backing a cool camo look.

Title: Re: Rawhide finishes
Post by: Pat B on February 06, 2012, 05:30:15 pm

Rawhide backing can be stained, died, drawn on or other decorative coverings added over it.

Title: Re: Rawhide finishes
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on February 06, 2012, 06:34:11 pm

White dried rawhide makes a very good canvas if you are into painting stuff on your bows