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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blaflair2 on May 27, 2014, 06:32:05 pm

Title: Snake shed
Post by: Blaflair2 on May 27, 2014, 06:32:05 pm

Could I used a snake skin shed from a 12' python to back a bow?

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: HickoryBill on May 27, 2014, 06:35:16 pm

Wont add any strength or protection, or much color..But will have the skin or "scale" pattern..You can use a dye or stain over it for color..Just my 2 cents tho...

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: IdahoMatt on May 27, 2014, 06:48:21 pm

I have seen one or two Bruce.  Looks pretty cool. Just a little more than plain wood. 

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: bubby on May 27, 2014, 06:56:15 pm

I've seen pics of one paulsemp did, but like paul said you only get one try once its down its down

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 27, 2014, 06:57:17 pm

I saw a nice one this weekend that Paul did, and it looked real good, it wasn't python though.
You might try dying the wood under the skins   ???
DBar

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 27, 2014, 07:57:06 pm

Paint the pattern on the back of the bow, then slick on the shed skins for the scale pattern effect!

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Blaflair2 on May 27, 2014, 08:39:33 pm

The shed is thick. U can see the pattern. I'll post a better pic when I can. I know it'd be faint. I almost wanna do it upside down.it has a honey comb pattern. It's almost as thick as those bull snakes I got off you matt

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Blaflair2 on May 28, 2014, 03:38:34 pm

Not the greatest. It's inside out ATM. I need to wet it and split it and re stretch it. I was trying to take a pic to show the pattern. It's faint but there. I'm gonna go for it. Why not.

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: PrimitiveTim on May 28, 2014, 04:08:37 pm

I look forward to the results of this!  good luck dude!

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Blaflair2 on May 28, 2014, 08:43:30 pm

Thanks Tim. I'm gonna practice on a small piece and see if it's do able. I think it is

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: gutpile on May 29, 2014, 02:56:20 pm

DO NOT stretch it..wet it yes but do that only when you are about to apply.. not a fan of shed skins but to each his own... interested in seeing it finished though.. gut

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Aaron H on July 24, 2014, 05:04:01 pm

How did it turn out?

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Blaflair2 on July 24, 2014, 05:47:15 pm

It looked cool but it didn't finish how I wanted. So I'm in the process of taking it off. My friends mom owns the snake so I'll try again soon

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Knapper on July 25, 2014, 04:30:37 pm

Bruce, Did you take a pic.? Just wondering how it looked?
Knapper

Title: Re: Snake shed
Post by: Blaflair2 on July 25, 2014, 05:57:56 pm

No I didn't. I really should of. I got another piece left. I'll be putting it on something