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get some wood and feathers and make some headless arrow. then sell at g.e you get near 1m per hour.

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[[Fletching]] can be a moderate skill to obtain money with, however the [[Fletching cape|skill cape]] is what many seek when using these methods. So, by keeping this in mind, you can still earn a decent profit while receiving large amounts of experience.

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!Level requirement
!Details
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|{{Difficulty|4}}
|Level 1
|Go to the grand exchange and purchase [[logs]] and fletch them into [[arrow shafts]]. This method can make a modest amount of money for players who are new to [[RuneScape]], but isn't recommended at higher levels.
|{{coins|{{#expr:{{GEPrice|Arrow shaft}}*15}}}}
per log
|-
|{{Difficulty|4}}
|Level 1
|Cut down trees for logs or buy them from the Grand Exchange, and then use a [[Knife]] on the [[Log]]s to make 15 [[Arrow shaft]]s. Buy [[Stripy feather]]s from the Grand Exchange for {{GEPrice|Stripy feather}} coins each, and then use the [[Stripy feather]]s on the [[Arrow shaft]]s to make [[Headless arrow]]s which sell for {{GEPrice|Headless arrow}} coins each, which is about 18 more coins than just selling [[Arrow shaft]]s.
|Cutting logs:
{{coins|{{GEP|Headless arrow}}*15-{{GEP|Stripy feather}}*15}}
Buying logs:
{{coins|{{GEP|Headless arrow}}*15-{{GEP|Stripy feather}}*15-{{GEP|Logs}}}}
per log
|-
|{{Difficulty|1}} 96k/hr 
|Level 1
|Buy [[Arrow shaft]]s (or make them through the method above) and [[stripy feathers]] on the Grand Exchange, and attach them to make [[Headless arrow]]s. This method generates 32k fletching xp per hour.

That's 3000 coins profit for 1000 unfinished arrows made, assuming the player buys the materials at a high price and sell the headless arrows. Most people, however, will sell their materials for a low price because they aren't in very high demand, so the player will most likely make even more profit.
It's also possible to buy feathers at various fishing stores such as from [[Lumbridge]] and [[Port Sarim]], which cost about 6500gp for 1000 [[feathers]].(Note, the price increases from 6 to 7gp when there is around 200 feathers left)
The feathers fully restock in around 24 hours
In one hour, a player can make about 32,000 headless arrows, gaining '''at least 96k profit in 1 hour.''' This is assuming that the player has the required materials available beforehand.
|When buying from GE:
{{coins|{{GEP|Headless arrow}}-{{GEP|Stripy feather}}}} <br/>per arrow
<br/>When buying from fishing store:
{{coins|{{GEP|Headless arrow}}-6}} <br/>per arrow
|-

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|{{Difficulty|3}}
|Level 32
|Buy [[Kebbit spike]]s from the Grand Exchange, which sell for {{GEPrice|Kebbit spike}} coins for each spike, and chisel them into 6 [[Kebbit bolt]]s which sell for {{GEPrice|Kebbit bolts}} coins each bolt (6 bolts are always made).[[Kebbit spike]]s are drops from deadfall trapping [[Prickly Kebbit]]s ([[Hunter]] level 37), which are frequently used to train hunter on, so there should be a reasonable supply of them on the Grand Exchange. [[Kebbit bolts]] are used only with a [[hunter's crossbow]], which is a popular weapon due to cheap, effective bolts and firing speed, so there is a high demand for the produced bolts as well. You will make a profit of around 76 coins per Kebbit spike.
|{{coins|{{GEP|Kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Kebbit bolts}}-{{GEP|Kebbit spike}}}} per spike
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|-
|{{Difficulty|4}}
|Level 35
|Once a player has reached this level they can buy [[willow logs]] on Grand Exchange for {{GEPrice|willow logs}} coins. You can make [[willow shortbows]] and resell them to GE.
|{{coins|{{GEP|Willow shortbow}}-{{GEP|Willow logs}}}}
per bow
|-
|{{Difficulty|4}}
|Level 40
|Once the player has reached this level they may buy [[Willow Logs]] for {{GEPrice|willow logs}} coins, make [[willow longbow (u)]] and sell them on the Grand Exchange for a profit of {{#expr:{{GEPrice|Willow longbow (u)}}-{{GEPrice|Willow logs}}}} coins, or sell them to a general store for 67 coins generating {{#expr:32-{{GEPrice|Willow logs}}}} coins worth in profit per log that has been fletched.
| {{coins|{{GEPrice|Willow longbow (u)}}-{{GEPrice|Willow logs}}}}
per bow
|-
|{{Difficulty|3}}
|Level 42
|Buy [[Long kebbit spike]]s from the Grand Exchange, which sell for {{GEPrice|Long kebbit spike}} coins for each spike, and chisel them into 6 [[Long kebbit bolts]] which sell for {{GEPrice|Long kebbit bolts}} coins for each bolt (6 are always made).

'''NOTE:''' The profitability of this task is limited by buying spikes and selling bolts on the Grand Exchange, both of which can be slow processes.
|{{coins|{{GEP|Long kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Long kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Long kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Long kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Long kebbit bolts}}+{{GEP|Long kebbit bolts}}-{{GEP|Long kebbit spike}}}}
per spike
|-
|
{{Difficulty|4}}
|Level 55
|Once you've reached this level, you will be able to create maple longbows, which sell for {{GEP|maple longbow}} coins, you will need maple logs to make them, which you can buy for {{GEPrice|maple logs}}, maple longbows and maple logs are always available on the Grand Exchange, making them a good way to make money (70-80k/hour + 60k exp/hour)

This is also considered the best way to train your fletching from 55-70. In order to do this you would have to use 9903 maple logs. (You'll make roughly double, even triple the money you spent on the maple logs once you're done fletching.)

Please note: Maple logs are turned into Maple Longbow (u) and must be strung with bowstring for maximum profit.

Further note: Maple longbows are very difficult to sell in the G.E. and may lead to a loss. However, you can sell them instantly (albeit less profit) by taking them noted to the general store in the bandit camp in the [[wilderness]]. Another option is to leave the maple bows unstrung, this leads to less profit, however it is almost guaranteed you can sell them on the Grand Exchange, as many people string them for fletching experience.
| {{coins|{{GEPrice|Maple longbow (u)}}-{{GEPrice|Maple logs}}}}
per bow
|-
|{{Difficulty|3}}
|Level 65
|[[Diamond bolts]] can be made for a profit of about 10-50 coins per bolt, while providing hefty amounts of experience.

For more information, please visit [[Fletching Training]]
|{{coins|{{GEP|Diamond bolts}}-{{GEP|Adamant bolts (unf)}}-{{GEP|Feather}}-{{GEP|Diamond bolt tips}}}}
per bolt
|-
|{{Difficulty|2}} 100,000 - 150,000 gp/hr 
|Level 70
|At this level, you can begin to fletch [[Yew Longbow]]s. They can be sold for about {{GEPrice|Yew longbow}} coins each, or High Alchemy can be cast on them to obtain 768 coins each. Also, the player may buy [[yew log]]s from the Grand Exchange and craft them into [[yew longbow (u)]]. Then, buy [[bowstring]]s and attach them with yew longbows and sell them back to the Grand Exchange to make some profit depending on the market. XP is fairly fast if you use a stealing creation knife, making this method popular for those attempting to master the Fletching skill.
|Stringing:<br />
{{coins|{{GEP|Yew longbow}}-{{GEP|Yew longbow (u)}}-{{GEP|Bow string}}}}<br />
Cutting:<br />
{{coins|{{GEP|Yew longbow (u)}}-{{GEP|Yew logs}}}}<br />
Both:<br />
{{coins|{{GEP|Yew longbow}}-{{GEP|Yew logs}}-{{GEP|Bow string}}}}<br />
Strung and Alched:<br />
{{coins|768-{{GEP|Yew longbow (u)}}-{{GEP|Bow string}}-{{GEP|Nature rune}}}}<br />
Both and Alched:<br />
{{coins|768-{{GEP|Yew logs}}-{{GEP|Bow string}}-{{GEP|Nature rune}}}}<br />
(If materials are bought on the Grand Exchange)
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|{{Difficulty|3}}  {{coins|({{GEP|Bolas}}-{{GEP|Mutated vine}})*28*60}} per hour -    {{coins|((({{GEP|Bolas}}-{{GEP|Mutated vine}})*28*60)/45)*60}} (1.5m if 60 seconds per inventory, 2m if 45 seconds per inventory)
|Level 87
|[[Bolas]] give quite a good profit when fletched from [[Mutated Vines]]. It will give {{coins|{{GEP|Bolas}}-{{GEP|Mutated vine}}}} profit for each one fletched, {{coins|({{GEP|Bolas}}-{{GEP|Mutated vine}})*28}} per inventory in just 45 seconds. It should be noted, however, that a minimum of 80 Slayer and 40 Woodcutting are required to obtain [[Excrescence]] at the jadinko lair in the southeastern portion of Karamja, which is used in the making of these weapons. It should also be noted that it takes 83 Woodcutting to cut the [[Mutated Vines]], another method of the making of this weapon.
|Per Bola: {{coins|{{GEP|Bolas}}-{{GEP|Mutated vine}}}}
|}
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