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Offline Mike L.

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Faux snakeskin under glass?
« on: April 17, 2021, 10:26:29 PM »
Has anyone tried putting a faux snakeskin under glass, or do they always go on the outside of the glass?  I was trying to figure out how to do it with an overlay on the back.  Would it work either way?
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2021, 08:48:12 AM »
Haven’t done it so this is a WAG but I think you could put thin cotton cloth under glass if you make sure to saturate it with glue. Synthetic materials I would not use . Just sayin...
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2021, 09:10:44 AM »
I wouldn't do that. Snake skin is very fragile..

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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2021, 09:14:18 AM »
 It's Faux, Roy

I would think you could put it under glass as long as its not too thick, wets out with epoxy and won't bunch up when you try to spread cold honey(EA-40) on it.

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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2021, 03:42:02 PM »
Haven’t done it so this is a WAG but I think you could put thin cotton cloth under glass if you make sure to saturate it with glue. Synthetic materials I would not use . Just sayin...

My buddy Micheal Arnette at Tall Tines does this with camo material and makes camo limbs. Been thinking about giving it a try myself.
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2021, 03:49:49 PM »
Duh missed that faux werd...

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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2021, 04:21:43 PM »
The faux snake is easy to miss.  They’re sneaky fellas, so I’ve heard.
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2021, 04:25:44 PM »
Duh missed that faux werd...

A minor fox paw.   :)
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2021, 01:08:12 PM »
Haven’t done it so this is a WAG but I think you could put thin cotton cloth under glass if you make sure to saturate it with glue. Synthetic materials I would not use . Just sayin...

My buddy Micheal Arnette at Tall Tines does this with camo material and makes camo limbs. Been thinking about giving it a try myself.

I bought a piece of camo cloth at wally world but haven't put it in a bow yet, so many different things to try... :biglaugh:
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2021, 04:07:36 PM »
I know.  I want to try some of those carbon fiber weaves in lieu of glass.  I should probably start trying to do something besides build these things.
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2021, 08:52:42 PM »
I know.  I want to try some of those carbon fiber weaves in lieu of glass.  I should probably start trying to do something besides build these things.
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Re: Faux snakeskin under glass?
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2021, 09:45:23 PM »
The snake pattern material can be used under clear glass, I have used camo and several other materials, including a kids bow with a sponge bob square pants print. Getting the stack right can be tricky. All of mine came in heavy.

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