| I made some purple longbow arrows a year or so ago, I used a basic kiddies paint and a polyurethane yacht varnish....however I don't recommend this as on impact you tend to get tiny cracks in the varnish and if water gets in you get purple hands. Wood stain or something that soaks in like the Newton and Windsor calligraphy ink sounds much more sensible.
Another nifty trick you could use if you want something more unusual than arrow wrap is to get water-slip decal paper and print your own (purple) design. This stuff can be bought on line from hobby/model suppliers. Most website will have some form of advise on the use of the decal paper. However, most inkjet printer ink will wash off, so if you use decals give them a couple of coats of varnish allowing each to dry well before you trim them and water slip them. Happy arrow making. |