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Caleb the bow breaker
Trad Bowhunter
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Swirly Cap Dip
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November 29, 2010, 05:59:00 PM »
All,
Have been looking through some of the arrow crest threads and first thing I have to say is there are definetly some artists out there.
I saw a few arrow that have a swirly, marbled, mottled (heck I dont know what you call it) cap/crown dip. I am curious what is it really called and what are the steps and materials necessary to pull it off. I really like the look and it is unique
C
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Mike Vines
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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November 29, 2010, 06:28:00 PM »
I too would like to see it done. From what I gather the dip is a mix of water based and oil based paint. They don't mix so you get the marbling effect. Would someone please post the steps taken to achieve this look?
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Grey Taylor
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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November 29, 2010, 06:58:00 PM »
I have tried a method with mixed results.
I used oil-based paints dripped into a container of water deep enough for the crown of the arrow.
the oil-based paints are swirled together with a toothpick and the arrow is pushed down through the paint. Once the dip is deep enough the shaft is drawn back out.
The paints gave a really nice swirl effect but I had issues with water bubbles in the finish. Someone who does this regularly probably has ways to combat it. I ended up not pursuing the finish further because the oil-based paints are not compatible with the gasket lacquer I use as a clear finish. I wasn't interested at that time in finding another clear finish that would work.
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Caleb the bow breaker
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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November 30, 2010, 01:57:00 PM »
Come on fellas someone has got to help me out here. LOL
C
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Doc Nock
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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November 30, 2010, 04:39:00 PM »
What Grey said, Caleb,
fill dip tube w/ water. Put in a base color of oil paint...use eye dropper to put in other colors to suit, swirl very little and gently with tooth pick.
Dip shaft. I understand you only get to dip one or two, maybe 3 shafts and you have to dump it all and start over.
Air bubbles would be another story... stir gently? Dunno.
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mj seratt
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 01:11:00 AM »
I have a good friend who gets the marbled look by pouring the paint on a sponge, and then rolling the shaft over it. He has made several dozen for my wife, and they are really good looking. Sorry, but I have no idea how to post pictures.
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Dustin Waters
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 11:29:00 AM »
is this what you are looking for?
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Dustin Waters
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 11:35:00 AM »
if that is what you guys are looking for I might be able to give my secrets away, but right now im making some pretty good cash off my buddies for doing this little trick to their arrows. hahahahaha id hate for them to read it and stop giving me their money.
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recurve_shooter
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 12:03:00 PM »
Try this:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=076945;p=3#000041
If link doesn't work, search Pow Wow for "marbled crown dip"
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crotch horn
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 12:06:00 PM »
Looks great & would be interested in tryhbg it if you let your secret out.
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Caleb the bow breaker
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 12:37:00 PM »
that is exactly what I am after.
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Dustin Waters
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 01:45:00 PM »
Ive been trying to get around to a little build along process and I just got a new SLR camera for my birthday. When i get home tonight Ill take some pics and make up an arrow for you folks. Then try to do a little build along tomorrow. Can you guys wait that long?
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Caleb the bow breaker
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 03:14:00 PM »
Do we have a choice???
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Bill Carlsen
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 04:26:00 PM »
Here's another link.
links to offsite forums are not allowed.
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centaur
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 05:01:00 PM »
I cheat. I spray paint in one color, and while that paint is still wet, I paint over it with another color while turning the shaft. Works great.
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Bill Carlsen
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 01, 2010, 06:57:00 PM »
Oooppssss...either didn't know that or forgot.
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Dustin Waters
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 02, 2010, 10:19:00 AM »
I am still working on this project. I did get some pictures taken last night but the cold weather doesnt allow the paint to dry quite as fast as it does in the summer. So with one more coat to go on the crown dip Ill hopefully be able to finish up the project tonight. And be posting pictures tomorrow.
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Caleb the bow breaker
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 02, 2010, 11:09:00 AM »
AWESOME!!!!
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magnus
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 02, 2010, 05:25:00 PM »
I'll be wTching for this as well.
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Wile E. Coyote
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Re: Swirly Cap Dip
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December 03, 2010, 04:54:00 PM »
Get that camera rollin!!!!
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