Birch bark arrow wraps

[Clay Hayes]

has anyone ever used birchbark for arrow wraps?  just looking for advice.

ch

[Steve O]

I'm pretty sure arrow wraps unlimited has those.  They are a sponsor.

[Ray_G]

Steve,

Having met Clay and seen his bow(s) and arrow(s) work, I am sure that he means the real birch bark.  He does some very nice primitive (whatever that means) work.  

Clay, I have never done it.  Maybe you might also post on the bowyers forum.  

Ray

[Orion]

Never tried it, but you might be able to strip off the outside layer of "paper" to use as a wrap.  The bark itself, of course, will vary from 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.

[Steve O]

 

I had no idea!

I'd love to see some pictures of that.

I made my bow rack from a birch log.  I split it, peeled off the outer layer, sealed it, and glued the birch bark back on before bolting it too the wall...that is about as creative as I get!

[Pat B]

I backed a sinew backed bow with a single layer of birch bark. It was paper thin. I soaked it in warm water just like with snake skins and glued with TB glue. Arrow wrap should work about the same.

[Clay Hayes]

Yep, I should have clarified what I'm thinking.  I have a nice chunk of bark and the "paper" peals off redily.  I think I could just glue it on and maybe burnish it a little, but I've never tried it. When I get to it I'll post some pics of the results.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

ch