Maybe it's just me, but I feel like the words "Traditional" and "Leather" somehow just go together. Here's a simple project that will protect the bottom limb of you bow from scratching or chipping....
First, I trace the outline of my limb-tip....
Next, I fold the pattern to include a bottom side, and cut it out...
With an exacto knife, I cut out a hole for the string...
Next I find a piece of scrap 4-5 oz. tanned leather and cut out the pattern...
Mark the stitching holes and punch them with a leather awl...
Then I dye the leather...
Stitch it up. Here I'm using artificial sinew...
Once stitched up, soak it in hot water for a few moments, and slide it on your bow tip to dry. Once dry, it's ready to protect your bow tip forever.
Tom
First, I trace the outline of my limb-tip....
Next, I fold the pattern to include a bottom side, and cut it out...
With an exacto knife, I cut out a hole for the string...
Next I find a piece of scrap 4-5 oz. tanned leather and cut out the pattern...
Mark the stitching holes and punch them with a leather awl...
Then I dye the leather...
Stitch it up. Here I'm using artificial sinew...
Once stitched up, soak it in hot water for a few moments, and slide it on your bow tip to dry. Once dry, it's ready to protect your bow tip forever.
Tom
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