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Title: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 16, 2013, 03:07:00 PM
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Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 16, 2013, 03:10:00 PM
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Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 16, 2013, 03:12:00 PM
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Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 16, 2013, 03:15:00 PM
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Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: J. Holden on February 16, 2013, 03:27:00 PM
That's just awesome!  Nice work John.

-Jeremy  :coffee:
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: 4est trekker on February 16, 2013, 04:28:00 PM
Ha ha!  I looked at your previous post and thought..."Nice looking skins.  Really unique."  Thanks for sharing that tip...just might have to try that out in the near future!
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Millhimes on February 16, 2013, 04:30:00 PM
Man that's slick.Nice work is right!-Joe
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Mark Baker on February 16, 2013, 04:32:00 PM
I was gonna ask on your "intro" thread to this bow....

Quite an artist, in many ways, John!
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on February 16, 2013, 04:48:00 PM
Brother you really have too much time on your hands.

Not only that, but your younguns are gonna be mad as heck when they find out you've been playing around with their art supplies.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Mike Taylor2 on February 16, 2013, 05:03:00 PM
What are you using, crayons, graphite???
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: LC on February 16, 2013, 05:09:00 PM
Thats AMAZING! Thanks for sharing. Now the million questions start. Like Mike above asked what are using for the "crayons"?
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: David Flanrey on February 16, 2013, 05:11:00 PM
Wow!  :thumbsup:  I think it looks great.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 16, 2013, 05:42:00 PM
Thanks folks.  I've been wanting to do this for a while.  I like copperhead looks but not big on killing snakes just for aesthetics.  Plus they are dammed 'spensive.

Those are "Conti Crayons".
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: fujimo on February 16, 2013, 05:44:00 PM
so how do you seal it, and make it a permanent fixture.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 16, 2013, 05:51:00 PM
Polyurethane I hope.  This is the first time I've done it.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: mwosborn on February 16, 2013, 10:52:00 PM
Fooled me!  Looked like the real thing on the other post!  I love the idea - I really don't like killing snakes either and that looks great.  Let us know how it seals up.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: burnt on February 17, 2013, 12:46:00 AM
Your going to have to show me these conti crayons.  looks like ocre.  really cool art work.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 17, 2013, 07:29:00 AM
Very neat, John.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 17, 2013, 08:11:00 AM
Here's some more on Conte Crayons  http://www.dickblick.com/products/conte-crayons/
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: inksoup on February 17, 2013, 09:15:00 AM
now i know how to make beautiful my new swap bow.
good work done there.
thanks...

best.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: jess stuart on February 17, 2013, 02:52:00 PM
John I have always know you were an artist in wood and now crayons as well. Very impressive.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Osagetree on February 17, 2013, 04:22:00 PM
It does look nice.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: twitchstick on February 18, 2013, 10:29:00 AM
Very nice! Thats just my style.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: eersfan on February 19, 2013, 01:58:00 AM
That's pretty slick just goes to show there's a lot of talented craftsman and artist here. Very nice job
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Osagetree on February 19, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by John Scifres:
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The more I look at it the better I like it. Might be better than real skins!

How'd the finish work go John?
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: John Scifres on February 19, 2013, 05:01:00 PM
It really pops with the poly on it.  I took pics but haven't uploaded yet.  I'll finish this weekend and post them.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on February 19, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
Looking forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: A New Way to Apply Copperheads
Post by: Osagetree on February 20, 2013, 05:05:00 AM
Good to hear.
The best thing about that bow for me is the natural overlays.