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Title: paints?
Post by: ffdiggs on April 26, 2012, 06:40:00 PM
Im new to bow making, have turned out 3 hickory bows of different designs. just finished one using dimensions from Paul Comstocks  "The Bent Stick". 1 3/4 wide flat bow that I want to paint Indian Style designs on. My question is what kind of paints should I use? Any help appreciated
Title: Re: paints?
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on April 26, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
You could use natural paints like the natives used. I would use acrylic water based craft paint. You can finish over with minwax poly
Title: Re: paints?
Post by: Pat B on April 26, 2012, 10:37:00 PM
Craft paint from Walmart works well and lots of colors.