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Every year I make a new set of arrows to use in the upcoming season. During the decoration phase, I usually flame crest them a bunch and then let my wife paint on them to really make the designs come alive. This year, all I did was burn a design at the crest line and then turn them over to her to freehand her magic. She did not disappoint. Each arrow has its own theme that she created with some really cool glitter markers. (L to R) insects, leaves, trees and seasons, camo patterns, color doodles, mushrooms, snakes, sunrise to night, archery, animal camouflage, bird feathers, and clouds.
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I really love the insect one!
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Closeups of some of the other stuff.
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After she finished her art, I sealed them with several coats of poly, glued on the nocks and fletching, and then attached the points. The shafts are Douglas fir and I went a little lighter this year with my average finished arrow weight being around 575 grains. I used 160 grain field points and 155 grain Grizzly broadheads. Hopefully, I will get to put them to good use in a few months!
Darren
Wow Darren, you always make the coolest arrows. I love them.
Very nice work. :clapper:
Excellent arrows, Darren. Your wife's finishing touches are amazing. :thumbsup:
Those are beautiful looking arrows! :clapper:
Very nice!
:thumbsup:
Excellent!!
Every year your arrows are awesome...
You guys did awesome work! Good luck this season!
If I made mine that pretty I'd not want to shot and break them.
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
AWESOMEEEE :thumbsup: Something to look at while waiting for the big one to come by :archer2:
Beautiful arrows as usual Darren. Your wife is a very talented artist.
Best of luck this coming season!
Those look great!!
I too make a New set every year.
In the process of the sealing stage now.
Will post when done fletching them
Always like to see your work Darren you have a very unique and colorful style.
Thank you for sharing. I know it sounds odd, but I look forward to this post every year. I too have some gear that I'm sentimental about and I enjoy seeing others' journey in ways that bring them pleasure outside of just the hunt if that makes sense. To me the outdoorsman lifestyle is about far more than the hunt itself. It's about woodsmanship, heritage, craft, being a part of nature vs just a consumer of nature, the hunt, the species, the land, camaraderie, etc. Seeing your arrows every year and how your family helps with the builds just brings me some joy to see another's family who so deeply values the lifestyle we live that it becomes a part of household culture even in the off season.
Beautiful work Darren! I look forward to seeing them in some hunting and harvest shots.
Kyle
:clapper: Always a home run and work of art!
Excellent arrows Darren, I too look forward to this post every year. What are you hunting with them this year?
Very cool! :archer2:
Thanks, all!
Quote from: swp on August 03, 2025, 07:16:47 PMExcellent arrows Darren, I too look forward to this post every year. What are you hunting with them this year?
Nothing exotic this year. Just whitetails behind the house and at my farm. I'm really happy with how they are shooting out of my 66" Wild Horse Creek longbow.
Darren