Elk Ivories on a Bow?

[DarkTimber]

Just curious if anyone has ever used or seen elk ivories on a bow?  I've got a bunch just sitting in a drawer and thought it might be cool to use one or maybe a couple on my next bow but not sure how.  Maybe for tip overlays (not sure they would even work for that)? or maybe inserted into the riser similar to a medallion?    Just looking for ideas or maybe advise from any bowyers out there.

[Orion]

I inlaid a half of an ivory into a knife sheath.  Could to the same with other leather goods and bow risers, I think.  Probably not large enough for tip overlays.  Of course, people also have them made into rings, cuff links and necklaces and other jewelry.

[Jack Skinner]

Don't do the ear ring thing your wife will never wear them, just saying.

[Keith Zimmerman]

Scrimshaw a compass in it and have Dave inlay it.

[Bladepeek]

Why not. Works on a knife.

[steadman]

I'll try to find pics, but I've done 2. One was inlaid in the riser of a longbow I built. Looked sharp.

[Sixby]

I have done several sets in antler burr limb bolts. They look really great.
God bless, Steve

[Biathlonman]

I was thinking they could work great as a thumb rest.

[TRAP]

I used one as an arrow rest on a bow I made for my daughter.

Just slipped it under the leather grip with a little contact cement on the back

[DarkTimber]

Thanks for all the great ideas guys!

[Flying Dutchman]

Here you see my Peregrine with elk antler tips and an antler riser overlay... Enjoy!

 

 

[chall]

Originally posted by Flying Dutchman:
Here you see my Peregrine with elk antler tips and an antler riser overlay... Enjoy!

 

 

That looks fantastic!

[Walt Francis]

I inlaid one for the arrow shelf on a selfbow once.

[momo-t]

I had Jack install an Ivory into the riser of my Kwyk-Styk when I had it made . The tooth    came from my first longbow killed bull.It complements his standard arrowhead nicely.
Enjoy

Mo

 

[Dave Lay]

Aaron, dunno if ya know Joe Clark but i believe he has one inlaid on a longbow riser, looks good