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Title: camo cloth backing ?
Post by: Nathan Killen on May 07, 2013, 10:42:00 AM
Are there any specific material to use for the backing ? I know its been done, but I'd like to use a camo cloth material to back a set of limbs with and shoot Thunderbird over and was wandering what things to consider (do's and donts) before tackling this project ! Thanks for any input !
Title: Re: camo cloth backing ?
Post by: Pat B on May 07, 2013, 11:25:00 AM
Be sure the cloth is as thin as possible so you don't add too much physical weight to the limbs. If you need he backing for insurance use linen or silk. A paisley silk neck tie($2 from Good Will, etc)would make a unique and effective backing.
Title: Re: camo cloth backing ?
Post by: John Scifres on May 07, 2013, 12:10:00 PM
If your limbs are dark, it's effective to spray a primer, light gray or tan, to make sure the camo colors stay true.
Title: Re: camo cloth backing ?
Post by: Zradix on May 07, 2013, 03:17:00 PM
silk stains very easily...make your own camo..
Title: Re: camo cloth backing ?
Post by: MoeM on May 07, 2013, 03:35:00 PM
...or try some batic style