silk backing ?

[STRAYARROW]

I am putting a silk backing on a board bow I am building,do I have to put one continuous piece down the back or can I over lap pieces at the handle section? I found a silk shirt at the goodwill store so my silk isn't long enough for one long piece.Thanks
                  Tracy

[OzarkRamblr]

Hey Tracy,

I've not built one myself but one of the all wood bows I had built for my wife was backed with silk. The silk came from a tie picked up at the goodwill & like your shirt was too short. The bowyer did I believe overlap the pieces at the handle. It's held up well so far, she shoots the bow fairly frequently.

Shane

[Mark C.]

Over lapping is fine.....I used to buy shirts at goodwill, but they cost about $3. I go to Joanne Fabrics and get a 1/8 yard of silk for the same price. You can also buy light colored silk so it can be dyed whatever color you like.

 Mark

[STRAYARROW]

thanks for the imput guys, I didn't think it would be a problem but thought I'd ask anyway.
I think I got lucky I found one lite brown and one green.
         Tracy

[Shakes.602]

Great Tip for the Garment Store!!     Never Thought of that m'self    . Imagine that.