Mother of Pearl

[2treks]

I have been asked by my kiddo to build her a new pretty bow. She wants Purple. So I am thinking of getting fancy with some mother of pearl tips/accents.
I bring this question to the knife forum as I think you builders use it more than us bow guys.
I am looking for a source for some in a little bit bigger sizes. All I can find are smaller pieces and I am sure this is the nature of the beast.
I am not opposed to using a synthetic if it still looks pretty good. From what I know about the real stuff is that it can be brittle.

Any other ideas for some whitish trim on a purple bow will be cool.
Thanks all.


CTT

[Lin Rhea]

Try this Chuck. This is not a sponsor so I'm not sure if it will fly, but in this case it might be acceptable.


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[2treks]

Just what the bowyer ordered Mr.Rhea.
I Think I can find something to suit my needs.
Thank you Sir.

Are you coming over to Tannehill this weekend?
Be sure to say hi if you do.

CTT

[Lin Rhea]

I'd love to, but I'm recovering from the knife show held over the weekend here in Little Rock. It was a great show, just took a lot out of me. I may be at Tannehill in April for the Batson Symposium though.

[Bladepeek]

Chuck, you better build her a REALLY pretty one, or I'll post a pic of the new-to-me Ambush I just got and you'll be in trouble   :D

[Idahomike251]

Chuck, Knife making article I read while back about working with mother of pearl stated that mother of pearl dust is not something you want to breath, so he advised us wearing a mask while working on it.
Regards, Mike O.

[2treks]

Thanks Mike, I try to avoid all dust anymore but if I know its bad the I try to be extra careful

[2treks]

OK, Plan B.
I think I want to stay away from the real stuff as it will be to brittle for what I want to do.

I would like to find a strip or strips of some imitation MOP that I could use as overlays and glue up in my riser for an accent strip.
Hey,this is for my daughter,I gotta pull out the stops.

I am thinking around 1.5 - 2" wide and 12" long
Any ideas for me???

CTT

[Arrowest]

Hey Chuck, I think I can help you out. I have some material that I am sure will work, got it from my wife's company to use as inlays in my knife handles.

PM me your address and I will send you something in the mail.