Painting ottoman turckish bow

douniu · Post by **douniu** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:18 am

Fascinated on the painting of turckish bows. Anyone knows which kind of cover is best for painting on (brich bark or leather)? And what kind of colour the bower usually use（lacquer or greasepaint）? I have tried shellac but it made the surface of the birch bark brittle. Checked many website did not find any useable descriptions. Someone knows please give me an help! Thanks!

Arry · Post by **Arry** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:50 pm

Adam Karpowicz's book has a whole section on the decoration of Ottoman Turkish bows.
http://www.ottoman-turkish-bows.com

douniu · Post by **douniu** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:01 am

Arry wrote:Adam Karpowicz's book has a whole section on the decoration of Ottoman Turkish bows.
http://www.ottoman-turkish-bows.com

Thanks！And I have already order the book of adam and it is a long time for shipping to me.

Arry · Post by **Arry** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:04 pm

Yes, it really takes six weeks. The first lesson in the patience required to make a horn bow