Too late for any photos now!
I followed your advice and used some linen as backing. It did take some of the character away though; o well character won’t kill no critter. Anyway, ill get to the decorating part later on. After careful examination of the grain it doesn’t look that bad after all. (easy to say with the backing on)
Is it possible to add snakeskin onto the linen backing or would that increase the bow’s weight to much?
I’m truly sorry for all the questions, and appreciate your help very much.
One more, I can’t remember the sight but I read some ware of a guy using bailing twain for string material? I tested it and it didn’t seem to stretch and was quite strong. I don’t want to use my dacron for the practice bows I build.