first set of arrows

[gilbarbarian]

These I made for my my 51# osage selfbow.  POC, 55# spine, field points, feather burned pope and young cut, turquoise leather dye, crown dipped in white, finish with polyurethane, hot glue points and nocks, feathers attached with Bitzenburger jig and duco cement. I only used one coat of each color and poly.  For my first arrows they didn't turn out too bad.  But I learned a  lot on what not to do. Any advice on cresting as mine seem to have blended with the dye and white paint.   Also attaching the nocks was not as easy as I thought.  They fly great though. It is amazing how the right spined arrows make a difference.  
 
 
 

[Reggie Catfish]

i think they look good & if they fly good- you're in business.

[Grey Taylor]

To address your cresting issue we'll need to know more details about the paints, finishes and procedures used.
For the nocks, I'd use Duco over hot melt. You'll have a much easier time of it and not risk melting the nocks.
For your first arrows, I'd say, "Great job!"

Guy

[Thumper Dunker]

They are cool looking . Good job.

[Gator1]

     

Well done, and can become a habit...

Congrats.

[Big Ed]

Nice!!!

[moebow]

I agree with Grey,  hot melt is only used for points.  Use Duco or fletch tite for the nocks and only a VERY small dab of it.  Twist the nocks on the taper to distribute the glue and end by aligning the nock index (if the nock has one)with the cock feather.

Do some testing on scrap wood with your paint combination until you find compatible stuff.

This will grow on you and you'll have lots of arrows before long.

[Mudd]

Your 1st arrows look way better than my 1st ones did. Come to think of it, they look way better than any arrows I've ever made...lol

Oh but you need to know....................

I....... "HATE"....... making arrows!!!!!!!!!

                     
 God bless,Mudd

PS: You dun good!!!

[reddogge]

Coat your arrows with one coat of sealer before you cap or crest.  That will keep your paint from bleeding.

[Keith Zimmerman]

Great Job!  Welcome to the arrow addiction:)

[gilbarbarian]

Thanks guys for all the advice and comments.  just to make it easier I think I'll invest in that eco-dipper from 3rivers, and put paper under the varnish drippings next, what a mess.

[Jmgcurve]

Sweet!