Bow Inscription Question.

[NDTerminator]

I should know this but somehow I've never found out.  

When a bowyer incribes a bow, is it written on the bow then finished over, or is it written on after the bow is finished?

[Osagetree]

Usually before the finish. Some apply one coat, sign, then apply more coats of finish.

I like doing it on the bare wood!

[Pat B]

I usually add a coat first before inscribing then finish over that. When I tried to write on bare wood (with a sharpie)it always ran. I have started using India ink lately but still add 1 coat of finish before I inscribe...at least where I'm gonna be writing.   Pat

[horatio1226]

I decided to shorten the limbs on a bow that I made and applying 1 coat under my inscription made it easier to change the inscription. Nothing is permanent in my world. My 2 cents Brian

[NDTerminator]

thanks....