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Title: does color of limb matter under snake skins
Post by: woodbender on February 21, 2011, 10:36:00 AM

Hey guys wanting to back my next glass bow with snake skins.how much difference does the color of the limb under the skin matter. mostly light or dark is what im trying to get at. black glass versuses a light maple limb. would appreciate any knoledge thanks mike

Title: Re: does color of limb matter under snake skins
Post by: T Folts on February 21, 2011, 10:52:00 AM

Mike
I believe that it does, I have only put snake over black limbs but have been told the light colors dont look as good and show thru.
I suggest you stay with dark glass.
Terry

Title: Re: does color of limb matter under snake skins
Post by: woodbender on February 21, 2011, 12:49:00 PM

thanks terry that helps alot

Title: Re: does color of limb matter under snake skins
Post by: don s on February 21, 2011, 02:24:00 PM

yes it does matter as snake skin is translucent(sp). stay with a dark colored glass.
don

Title: Re: does color of limb matter under snake skins
Post by: Prairie Drifter on February 21, 2011, 02:46:00 PM

depends on the type of snake.copperheads look best on light backgrounds. Rattle snakes look good on either.

copperheads on black glass.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture044.jpg)

copperheads on maple lams background
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture027.jpg)

Title: Re: does color of limb matter under snake skins
Post by: woodbender on February 21, 2011, 03:10:00 PM

Man you guys have been a big help thank you for your knowledge mike

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