"Sinew + sinew = bow string + branch = superior long bow dex+2 "
you don't start getting +2 dex on bows made this way unless you are level 11(12?) or higher.
"What types of cloth armor did you try it on? Robes & Sarongs don't count."
ah. that explains it. I haven't seen a decent set of cloth armor in many levels. probably why I haven't tried improving one, and have been trying to improve robes instead. of course, robes and sarongs ARE cloth armor, but whatever. not like the crafting system is consistent at this point.
also, it looks like adding magic eyes/starfish/whatever to helms only seems to work for leather helmets? Also, the enchantment from the magic ingredient used displaces whatever enchantment was already on the helmet.
