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Title: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Mike L. on April 17, 2021, 10:26:29 PM: Has anyone tried putting a faux snakeskin under glass, or do they always go on the outside of the glass? I was trying to figure out how to do it with an overlay on the back. Would it work either way?
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: kennym on April 18, 2021, 08:48:12 AM: Haven’t done it so this is a WAG but I think you could put thin cotton cloth under glass if you make sure to saturate it with glue. Synthetic materials I would not use . Just sayin...
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2021, 09:10:44 AM: I wouldn't do that. Snake skin is very fragile..
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Flem on April 18, 2021, 09:14:18 AM: It's Faux, Roy

I would think you could put it under glass as long as its not too thick, wets out with epoxy and won't bunch up when you try to spread cold honey(EA-40) on it.
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Crittergetter on April 18, 2021, 03:42:02 PM: Quote from: kennym on April 18, 2021, 08:48:12 AM
Haven’t done it so this is a WAG but I think you could put thin cotton cloth under glass if you make sure to saturate it with glue. Synthetic materials I would not use . Just sayin...

My buddy Micheal Arnette at Tall Tines does this with camo material and makes camo limbs. Been thinking about giving it a try myself.
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2021, 03:49:49 PM: Duh missed that faux werd...
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Mike L. on April 18, 2021, 04:21:43 PM: The faux snake is easy to miss. They’re sneaky fellas, so I’ve heard.
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Longcruise on April 18, 2021, 04:25:44 PM: Quote from: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2021, 03:49:49 PM
Duh missed that faux werd...

A minor fox paw. :)
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: kennym on April 20, 2021, 01:08:12 PM: Quote from: Crittergetter on April 18, 2021, 03:42:02 PM
Quote from: kennym on April 18, 2021, 08:48:12 AM
Haven’t done it so this is a WAG but I think you could put thin cotton cloth under glass if you make sure to saturate it with glue. Synthetic materials I would not use . Just sayin...

My buddy Micheal Arnette at Tall Tines does this with camo material and makes camo limbs. Been thinking about giving it a try myself.

I bought a piece of camo cloth at wally world but haven't put it in a bow yet, so many different things to try... :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Mike L. on April 20, 2021, 04:07:36 PM: I know. I want to try some of those carbon fiber weaves in lieu of glass. I should probably start trying to do something besides build these things.
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: Longcruise on April 20, 2021, 08:52:42 PM: Quote from: Mike L. on April 20, 2021, 04:07:36 PM
I know. I want to try some of those carbon fiber weaves in lieu of glass. I should probably start trying to do something besides build these things.
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Shoot me your address and I'll send you a piece.
Title: Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
Post by: JamesV on April 20, 2021, 09:45:23 PM: The snake pattern material can be used under clear glass, I have used camo and several other materials, including a kids bow with a sponge bob square pants print. Getting the stack right can be tricky. All of mine came in heavy.

James