Marble dipping arrows? First attempt (now with finished arrow pics)

[wooddamon1]

I hope I'm asking this in the right place. I'd like to learn how to do this and maybe see some pics from some "ARROW MASTERS" that hang out here...

Anybody willing to share some info or direct me to a buildalong I'd appreciate it very much! Thanks

[$bowhunter$]

i second that! id love to learn from you master arrow crafters how to do this!

[MikeW]

Am not sure but am guessing(and I saw a "how to" on it years ago, it's like doing Easter eggs. You float a dye or paint on top of water and dip your arrow in it.

[wooddamon1]

I only found one thread with pics doing a search in How-To and Buildalongs and I read somewhere before that you float oil-based paint drops on water and twirl as you dip the shafts. Also, you have to replace the paint/water every couple shafts cuz it gets too mixed up quick.

I'd still like to see some inspirational pics, though...

[recurve_shooter]

Try this link.  It has some good discussions and a few pictures of the finished products as well.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=076945#000000

[flippnsticks]

[wooddamon1]

Thanks recurve_shooter! Just what i was looking for...  

[recurve_shooter]

Good luck with them.  I have a batch that I may try to do over the holidays.  Gotta decide on the colors and then get some oil based paint!

[MikeW]

Bowsite use to have tutorial on this plus lots of other things but I can't find it now.

[chessieboy]

Here is a link to some I made a while back.  Its really hit or miss how they turn out, at least for me.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,6110.msg84405.html#msg84405

[jsweka]

Jim Rebuck is THE MASTER at this and I challenge anybody to find a more beautiful arrow.  He sells a video that describes how to do it.  Just Google J & M Traditions.

[chessieboy]

I agree he does great work however I met him at two different shows and he was rude both times, not what I expected from a salesman let alone a fellow archer.  Jet my opinion

Bill

[wooddamon1]

Tried a mini batch of 4 and learned to thin the oil-based enamel down around 50/50 with acetone, so it spreads out thin on the water, then kinda sucks back together in a 4-6" round, floating skin. Sorry no pics of that, I was workin kinda fast...

Had some fun with air bubbles but I just poked at 'em while still wet. Let them dry for 24 hours or so and lightly rubbed with fine steel wool (0000) until the bumps were gone.

Started cresting and will finish that tonight while trying to figure out what finish to use...

It's really pretty easy and they turn out lookin' sweet!

[steadman]

Those look sweet!  

[flint kemper]

Very nice. Congrats on the outcome and Thanks for sharing the pictures and tips.

[guspup]

Really Nice!

[flippnsticks]

Very nice!! I mite have to try that  

[Alvey]

look darn good.

[Plaigh]

WOW! Great job!  

[rdoggsilva]

They really look good, need to give it a try also.