How to make a REAL homemade bow

Step 2 Preparing the Stick

Alright, now that we have everything we're going to need it's time to get started. The first thing we need to do is to find the center of your stick. I have always just guessed and done fine but for beginners you will want to measure the stick with measuring tape and mark the center somehow.(I use a little pocket knife slash) Now go out a good 2-3 inches on either side of the center and make a little line that goes all the way around your stick. From here we start shaving off the bark. Try not to take off much wood, if any, during the shaving. I forgot a picture of this stage so here's what it should look like when your done.