How to make bows and arrows

Taking the rib-corner bow as an example, we will restore the manufacturing process of a typical composite laminated rib-corner bow.

The main materials needed for tendon-horn arch are ox horn, tendon and glue (pigs and fish). Compared with modern high-tech glass slides and industrial glue, these materials were already the best materials at that time.

In fact, to make a high-quality bow, its technology, material selection and environmental protection requirements are very strict. It takes three months or more to make a bow.

The first is the preparation of materials, which need to repair the arch tire, boil the glue, soften the rib angle and make the arch tip respectively. These are all preliminary preparations.

The black corner and the arch tire are combined in a zigzag pattern.

After the materials are ready, the highlight will be the laying of steel bars. If no good reinforcement can be found, it will directly affect the performance and service life of the bow.

Perfect reinforcement

After the reinforcement is laid, the bow body should be laminated with a prepared mold to ensure the close combination of the bow tire, rib angle and bow tip.

Lamination process

In the lamination project, it is necessary to bake the bow body and infiltrate the glue into the bow body. Make sure that the bow is heated evenly when baking, otherwise it will crack.

After the bow is formed, it is necessary to train the bow like an animal, and gradually hone the adaptability of the new bow to various pulling forces.

Training bow

After the bow training is completed, the paint on the bow can be decorated. This step is also called drawing flowers in the industry. If the paint surface is well done, it can try to prevent the entry of humid air and prolong the life of the bow.

Unlike the laminated bow of modern technology, the ancient bow and arrow must be kept when it is no longer used. Although the bow and arrow made by the ancient method is full of emotion, its performance is incomparable with modern technology and materials. In addition, the production cycle of traditional bow is too long, and the input and output are completely out of proportion.