When crafting a bow, either Recurve or Longbow, there are five rolls that go into the entire process. All five processes can be easily rolled and the average of all five rolls is the Damage Event for that particular bow.
This is important as it comprises the entirety of it's intended function. Each phase will be explained so that you may understand it's process. (Please understand that this is a game, and while we cannot get EVERY detail perfect, we have attempted our best to give some realism without making it a lengthy process.)
Self Bow - This is a bow made from a single piece of wood with no glue or pieces formed to comprise its shape.
Laminated Bow - This is a bow made from separate pieces that are glued together to give it the perfect shape that the crafter wishes to achieve. This also provides potentially more strength and force applied to the arrow.
Material List
Smithing
Alchemy