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Title: Bow Marking
Post by: underpowred on September 29, 2015, 11:53:00 PM

What are you guys using to mark your bows after you have finished them?

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: mikkekeswick on September 30, 2015, 03:44:00 AM

Indian ink. It works a treat and you can get it in any colour. The modern acrylic alternatives work as well.

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: JamesV on September 30, 2015, 04:25:00 AM

I use the sharpie "Pro" with the extra fine point.

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: Bow man on September 30, 2015, 06:34:00 AM

India Ink
 http://tbirdarchery.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=14

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: LittleBen on September 30, 2015, 08:23:00 AM

Sharpie paint pen. Fine tip.

You'd be well advised to only use this if you're going to spray a finish over it. The rubbing on of a fIrish over it will wipe it on off if you're ire not careful.

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: underpowred on October 02, 2015, 01:44:00 PM

For those using Sharpies what do you when you use black glass? Mark on the riser?

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: chackworth3 on October 02, 2015, 06:21:00 PM

X2 on what David said

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: mikkekeswick on October 03, 2015, 03:12:00 AM

Don't! Use white Indian Ink!

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: BigJim on October 03, 2015, 06:15:00 AM

Careful with sharpies as they are known to fade even if finished over.

Mikkekeswick, have you had issues with white indian ink?

I use it on some dark bows although some guys don't like the white writing...I think they think it will scare the deer that might be looking over their shoulder  :)

I haven't had a problem with the white that I'm aware of yet.
Bigjim

Title: Re: Bow Marking
Post by: jess stuart on October 03, 2015, 11:33:00 AM

Acrylic ink has worked well for me, get it at Michaels.  Not as many colors as India but, seems to work better  for me.