Oh, another snakeskin backing question - Finished!

[mcgyver]

After the holidays I plan on backing my take-down limbs with rattlesnake skins. My question for you backing experts would be...
I currently have black glass limbs. Would that be too dark of a background to glue rattler hides to?
If it would wash out the pattern too much, is there a better skin than rattle snake to use over black? If I have to paint the glass lighter to use the rattlesnake, would I run into adhesion problems?
I really like to look of skinned bows, and I would really like to only do this once.
Thanks for any input you can offer.      

[ishiwannabe]

Im not positive, but I thought black was a good background color for rattlesnake skinds....I cant remember who had a post about it.
Im sure someone will be along who knows for sure.

[Pat B]

I think black would be a good background for D-back skins.   Pat

[mcgyver]

Thanks for the feedback guys!
Makes me feel much better about ordering the skins.
I don't know why I seemed to remember reading bad things about dark glass washing out the pattern?
Thanks again. Full speed ahead...

[Scott Smith]

Black is fine I've had good results with rattle snake skins on black glass.

[Lost Arra]

The limbs on this Morrison longbow were black before I sent it back to Bob for some skins. I think they were Eastern Diamondback.

 

[Pat B]

I would think the black glass would highlight the skins but white would wash it out.    Pat

[mcgyver]

Thanks for all your input and support.
I have been shooting this same bow for about 15 years now, and really wanted a traditional looking Camo.
Well, I finally got her done, and I'm kinda pleased with the outcome.      

 

I couldn't (Wouldn't) have it done without Trad Gang Support.
     
Thanks All!

[BMN]

Nice job they look great  

[ishiwannabe]

Yeah they do! Great job!

[Chris Surtees]

Very nice...looks really good      

[Hot Hap]

Very nice!! Hap

[maineac]

Great job.  It came out great.  I will be doing mine one day, after I get past the loss of money for the skin i ordered.

[mcgyver]

Thanks for the complements!
I have to give a big plug for Mike at Pine Hollow Longbows!
When he says matched skins, he really means it!!

 

[Ryan High]

Wow those turned out really well. I too  have been thinking about skinning a bow and with out Trad Gang probably wouldn't.