Bamboo Bow Help

[jimsbows]

Need some input on working horn softening, forming, etc.  gemsbock horn in this case.  Am intending to add to belly of bamboo bow to splint hinge, approx. 2 1/2" off fades on inner limb.  Worst case seniorita.  Any and all feedback on how to form, shape horn with wet heat or dry appreciated.

[John Sturtevant]

This might have what you're looking for.
It forms easily with dry heat, steam, or boiling,

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=40;t=000066

[rainman]

I am in the process of finishing a horn belly sinew backed short Holm-gard style bow.  John's tutorial is very helpful.

[Tom Leemans]

I tried the same process with cow horn once for use in an arm guard. The thinner areas peel up in layers, but the thicker areas flatten o.k.