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For the bows, I would steam the wood and bend it to the form and let it sit for an hour, or if you want, longer. I took my bows off 3 days ago and noticed that they were springy themselves. You only need to get it close 2cents.
If I were bending it for a boat (which Ive done) or a closer...
You can use one of your old bows for a pattern. Place it over a piece of 3/4" plywood, cut three of them out, screw them together and, voila, you have your form.
After you steam your wood, place it over the form, and let it sit for a hour.