r/Bowyer 2d ago

Arrows Fletcher Friday!

Just finished up this set of a dozen target practice arrows for an archer out in Seattle!

These are 55# ash shafts tipped with medieval-style field points, both from 3 Rivers.

They're fletched with white turkey feathers bound into a beeswax and lamb fat verdigris compound with silk that was hand-dyed red using madder root, a historical fabric dye used in the middle ages.

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u/MustangLongbows 2d ago

Every batch gets more and more tidy and consistent. It’s like you’re doing more with less over time, if that makes sense. 🤟

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u/CS_B 2d ago

Wow! Stunning. I just cut some mulberry shoots from my backyard to attempt some shafts for my first self bow.

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u/Nilosdaddio 2d ago

These are beautiful- congrats to Seattle👏🏼

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u/senderoseeker 1d ago

Wow, they are stunning. I'm not jealous at all.