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Title: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: 9 Shocks on October 09, 2016, 06:57:00 PM
What woods can you skin over that give the limbs that dulled brown copperhead look? I know Merado is one of them but are there others? Maybe provide pics? I've had copperhead over yew limbs and it looks great but definitely makes for a warmer tone in the skins.
Title: Re: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: T Sunstone on October 09, 2016, 07:55:00 PM
This is a pronghorn with brown glass.  Gave a set of skins to a friend and he put on over Osage that was real yellow and it looked great.

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Title: Re: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: Gdpolk on October 10, 2016, 07:38:00 AM
I've seen it over ironwood and walnut that came out fairly brown.
Title: Re: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: Orion on October 11, 2016, 10:30:00 PM
You can stain the inside of the skin before applying it on a limb.  Can achieve about any color you want.
Title: Re: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 11, 2016, 10:54:00 PM
Bowyer can also lay down a light layer of copper metallic paint on the limbs to REALLY make the skins pop.  This method yields impressive results.
Title: Re: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: jmar595 on October 11, 2016, 11:30:00 PM
Do you know where to find any pictures of the copper metallic paint nineworlds? I have a bow that I just sinew backed that I am going to skin. I have the copperhead skins ready and waiting for it to cure.
Title: Re: Copperhead skinning limbs
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 12, 2016, 12:33:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by jmar595:
Do you know where to find any pictures of the copper metallic paint nineworlds? I have a bow that I just sinew backed that I am going to skin. I have the copperhead skins ready and waiting for it to cure.
there's an image I posted on this thread.  Basically you want the skins over a lighter background to make em bright.  

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