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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: lostarrow on March 23, 2015, 01:22:03 am

Title: "Calliope"
Post by: lostarrow on March 23, 2015, 01:22:03 am

Thought I'd share. I haven't been doing a lot in the way of bowmaking for the last 6 Months ,but I did manage to get one made up for a lady before Christmas. Her request was hummingbird theme ,and we took it from there. Sorry , no full draw pics. I have a short video somewhere ,but wouldn't know how to post it anyway. weather was way too crappy to get out to get a proper full draw shot . Hopefully she'll get out shooting it soon, now that the weather is breaking, and she'll send some pictures. Here's what I ended up shipping . Bamboo Backed Ipe, 46#@28" . Carved nocks. Abalone shell Hibiscus flower arrow strike. Filigree black leather over purple velvet handle. Slightly deflexed out of the handle and the tips were very slightly reflexed . The nocks weren't much bigger than an arrow  but The ipe allowed me to maintain a stiff tip for the last 6" or so.

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Post by: lostarrow on March 23, 2015, 01:26:52 am

A couple more. I'm amazed at the power from such a twig of a bow. I'm not sure the pictures relate just how delicate this little bow is. Hope you enjoy.
 

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Post by: GB on March 23, 2015, 01:55:00 am

Wow, that's some fine detail on the tips.  Very pretty bow.

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Post by: paco664 on March 23, 2015, 01:56:31 am

The carving is beautiful. .. super nice work!

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Post by: Weylin on March 23, 2015, 02:17:46 am

Oh man... I missed you and your bows. I'm glad you posted something. This bow is lovely. I really like your creative finish work. Top notch!  8)

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Post by: mikekeswick on March 23, 2015, 04:00:51 am

The bird on the nock is great, my first thought was that it looked like our kingfisher. Very nicely done.

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Post by: Dances with squirrels on March 23, 2015, 06:35:54 am

Very nice.

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Post by: sieddy on March 23, 2015, 07:25:46 am

Whoa man she is a looker!  ;)

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Post by: make-n-break on March 23, 2015, 08:56:21 am

Some real inspirational carving there! Awesome. Really takes the design to a whole new level. Makes me wanna give it a try on the next one.

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Post by: IdahoMatt on March 23, 2015, 09:27:25 am

Great job on all e finish work.  Very creative.  I wish there was a full draw.  You attention detail is amazing.  Your I lay work is spot on its hard to get the abalone and the pearl to line up just right huh.  Very cool bow :)

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Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 23, 2015, 09:30:20 am

Beautiful bow! Love the nocks. Jawge

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Post by: adams89 on March 23, 2015, 12:49:06 pm

very cool art work, that can make you proud to carry it, no one has one like that

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Post by: vinemaplebows on March 23, 2015, 01:44:40 pm

Very nice art work! :)

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Post by: Hans H on March 23, 2015, 01:47:28 pm

she is a beauty, nice bow,

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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 23, 2015, 01:57:51 pm

Beautiful finish work man!  The lady will be pleased.  What is that tip material? 

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Post by: Aaron H on March 23, 2015, 02:34:20 pm

Very cool bow lostarrow, that strike plate is amazing

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Post by: Patches on March 23, 2015, 02:42:09 pm

Yes, beautiful strike plate and great hummingbird carving/painting!  Great craftsmanship.

Neal

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Post by: wizardgoat on March 23, 2015, 02:45:51 pm

Nice lookin finish work!

Title: Re: "Calliope"
Post by: lostarrow on March 23, 2015, 03:00:26 pm

Thanks for all the compliments guys !  She seemed quite pleased with the bow , which is the greatest reward .
    The inlay is all from the same she'll , just different areas for the different colours . I love Abalone !😃
    Peace bow:  the tip overlays are blood wood . They looked quite nice before paint ( I liked it better ) but its always a toss up .

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Post by: Aaron H on March 23, 2015, 03:50:42 pm

Great detail

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Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 pm

Wow!!! Holy creative art bow!
I think the painted up version of the nocks looks great!! I love how you incorporated the nock grooves into the hummer and the especially the leaves. Very neat work.
The inlay work is inspiring and the cutout leather with purple cloth underneath is a real eye poper!  What a unique bow!

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Post by: Accipiter on March 23, 2015, 05:13:02 pm

Wow, the detail in that mother of pearl work and the tip carvings is insane. Beautiful work!

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Post by: Drewster on March 23, 2015, 08:51:41 pm

That's a bow any lady should be proud to carry.  Very well done.

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Post by: Sidewinder on March 23, 2015, 11:00:08 pm

Its ok you didnt have a fd shot. If you can do that kind of detail work I'm sure the fd is where it should be. Really stunning.  Danny

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Post by: Ardent on March 23, 2015, 11:31:10 pm

Those leaves look awesome! What did you use to draw the detail onto the abalone shell?

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Post by: lostarrow on March 24, 2015, 12:11:09 am

Thanks again for the kind words guys . I know I enjoy seeing all of the fine bows you've crafted . It's good to be in such fine company !
   Ardent : the details in the inlay are scrimshawed ( ground in with a dremel ) then filled in with black paint ( if I recall ) before being polished.

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Post by: H Rhodes on March 24, 2015, 04:39:05 pm

This bow is amazing.  A real work of art.

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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 25, 2015, 01:08:26 am

Man you had me thinking you'd somehow got abalone on those tips!  Fooled me and I work with abalone.

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Post by: Lehtis on March 25, 2015, 05:54:23 am

Wautsi!

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Post by: alwayslookin on March 25, 2015, 01:00:35 pm

Killer job man! I really like that strike plate.

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Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 25, 2015, 09:23:53 pm

Delicate
Stunning
WOW

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Post by: lostarrow on March 25, 2015, 09:35:50 pm

Glad you guys are enjoying ! It sure was fun to make .

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Post by: sleek on March 25, 2015, 10:14:20 pm

I would slap my grandma to have a bow like that.

Title: Re: "Calliope"
Post by: lostarrow on March 25, 2015, 11:16:14 pm

Now , Sleek .......... If your grandmother is anything like mine was , you wouldn't dare try! Hahaha. As I recall ,there's some damn fine bows come across your bench !

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Post by: sleek on March 25, 2015, 11:31:26 pm

If there were they were accidents and because I dont make many accidents,  they are few and far between. 

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Post by: Arrowind on March 26, 2015, 01:08:11 am

Awesome! Awesome! AWESOME!

I love what you did.  The bow, strike plate, tips, handle!  Very creative, very well done!

Title: Re: "Calliope"
Post by: Del the cat on March 26, 2015, 05:27:27 am

Quote from: sleek on March 25, 2015, 10:14:20 pm

I would slap my grandma to have a bow like that.

Yeah, I'd slap your grandma for it too O:) >:D :laugh:
Cool detail work, the grip is my fave' bit.
Del

Title: Re: "Calliope"
Post by: lostarrow on March 26, 2015, 12:44:52 pm

Haha , Dell ! I like your style !
Thanks , Arrow wind !