Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: osage outlaw on January 01, 2013, 10:17:21 pm
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I thought I would post a How-to on PatB's method of backing a bow with tissue paper. Pat gave me permission to post this for everyone. I thought it would give all the snake huggers a different backing option ;D
I used some painters tape on the sides of the limb to save me some glue clean up. I don't think this was necessary because there isn't much glue sqeeze out.
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I bought the tissue paper at a Hobby Lobby store for $1.47. I also bought some leopard print that I want to try on a white wood.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Hunting%20Indiana%20Buildalong/SDC15231_zps066fab20.jpg)
I use my square to cut strips plenty wide enough for the limbs. The strips won't be long enough for the entire limb so you will have to splice them. When you cut out the strips you will need to match up the patterns.
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Carefully cut along the pattern so both ends match up.
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Make sure you have plenty of length to do the bow.
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I use 2 parts TBB 3 and 1 part water.
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I brush on a thin layer and then start putting down the paper starting at the nock end. I didn't get any pictures of laying the paper down. You have to be very carefull with the paper once it hits the glue. You can make small adjustments, but you can't go moving it around much or it will tear.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Hunting%20Indiana%20Buildalong/SDC15239_zps0ec61dee.jpg)
After I have it smoothed out I'll spread a little more glue on top of it and smooth it out with my finger. This helps to fill any small air gaps that might be under the paper. The glue will soak right through the paper and fill any voids.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Hunting%20Indiana%20Buildalong/SDC15241_zpsed2cb34f.jpg)
When you put on the second piece carefully align the two where you cut along the pattern. The pencil is pointing to where the splice is. If you do it right, you can barely tell it is splilced.
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Once it dries a little I trim off some of the excess paper with a utility knife. I'll let it dry over night and then sand the edges just like you would with a snake skin to give it a clean line. I'll finish it up with a tru-oil finish.
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I like that Clint (and Pat). That is a good looking backing.
George
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Very nice look to that backing clint.. Love how the osage color comes through under the paper.
Jon
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Thanks George and Jon. The white part of the pattern turns clear once it is on the glue. I forgot to mention that the bow is my gift for the Christmas exchange. I hope my person likes stripes.
I used a piece of 220 grit sandpaper wraped around a block of wood to clean up the edges
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It's all finished up and ready to have a finish applied. A black and yellow string and a black leather handle wrap should set it off.
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Does this add much strength? Or is it more cosmetic?
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Does this add much strength? Or is it more cosmetic?
And how does this compare to craft paper/grocery bags?
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I've never used the brown grocery bags. This backing is for looks only. It does not add any weight or protection at all.
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Love the look of the osage through the paper. Killer job as always outlaw
Matt
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Now i will have to start checking out all the tissue paper in the stores. I realy like how that looks.
Thanks for sharing this.
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When the wife drags me shopping with her I'm always scouting for supplies.
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Looks good,they should love that. :)
Pappy
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Here it is under 6 coats of tru-oil. It's hard to get a good shot of it without the glare. It will darken over time and get that nice burnt orange color to it.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC15256_zpsb6a7f345.jpg)
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That's awesome outlaw, i gotta try that.
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Very nice work Clint. Your application looks way better than mine did. Well done.
The tissue paper gets very fragile when it gets wet so it doesn't take much to tear it. I had problems with wrinkles and when I tried to fix them it would tear. Its not as easy as Clint makes it look. ;)
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Looks good, You never know what you could use. Every time I'm in a store I look around for anything I could use for extras on my bows/arrows. It's always nice to try something new. You find some interesting things you could use
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Looks good
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Great idea. I like how the white turns transparent and let's the Osage color show through. Do you think this will change color under the backing?
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Yes, the osage darkens under the backing. I have one that I did several years ago that is turning a nice orange color.
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Nicely done!
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Clint, Could you post a pic of the older one with the color change? I know they are zebra and not tiger but that orange showing through brings my Bengals to mind. When I first looked at this post my first thought was oh crap when that wood changes colors that will be so freaking sweet.
Matt
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Wow Clint!! That is way cool! I am psyched to start on a bow! Maybe I will pick it up better Than I am the rock!!
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Clint, Could you post a pic of the older one with the color change? I know they are zebra and not tiger but that orange showing through brings my Bengals to mind. When I first looked at this post my first thought was oh crap when that wood changes colors that will be so freaking sweet.
Matt
Anything for a fellow Who-Dey Nation member. I have thought the same thing about a Bengals bow. To get that true orange color you might have to dye it some.
Here is the bow I did several years ago compared to a fresh one I'm working on. I think it will get darker. This bow doesn't see much sunlight.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15454.jpg)
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Wow Clint!! That is way cool! I am psyched to start on a bow! Maybe I will pick it up better Than I am the rock!!
The offer still stands on a stave if you need it. Good luck!
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Thank you, yessir that looks as good as I had it pictured in my head. Awesome work!!
Who-Dey think gonna make a better looking bow than that.
Matt