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Offline underpowred

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Bow Marking
« on: September 29, 2015, 11:53:00 PM »
What are you guys using to mark your bows after you have finished them?
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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2015, 03:44:00 AM »
Indian ink. It works a treat and you can get it in any colour. The modern acrylic alternatives work as well.

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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2015, 04:25:00 AM »
I use the sharpie "Pro" with the extra fine point.
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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2015, 08:23:00 AM »
Sharpie paint pen. Fine tip.

You'd be well advised to only use this if you're going to spray a finish over it. The rubbing on of a fIrish over it will wipe it on off if you're ire not careful.

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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2015, 01:44:00 PM »
For those using Sharpies what do you when you use black glass? Mark on the riser?
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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2015, 06:21:00 PM »
X2 on what David said

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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2015, 03:12:00 AM »
Don't! Use white Indian Ink!

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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2015, 06:15:00 AM »
Careful with sharpies as they are known to fade even if finished over.

Mikkekeswick, have you had issues with white indian ink?

I use it on some dark bows although some guys don't like the white writing...I think they think it will scare the deer that might be looking over their shoulder  :)

I haven't had a problem with the white that I'm aware of yet.
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Re: Bow Marking
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2015, 11:33:00 AM »
Acrylic ink has worked well for me, get it at Michaels.  Not as many colors as India but, seems to work better  for me.

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