Step 1- Buy a bow stringer to string a recurve bow without damaging the limbs. Choose the one that is designed for a recurve bow, not a longbow. Also, confirm that the ends of the stringer fit snugly over the bow's limb tips.
Step 2 - Now place the bowstring over the bow tips. Thread the bigger loop on the upper limb and the smaller ones on the lower limb. The lower limb is on the heavier side of the handle; thus, the draw weight is usually marked on the lower limb.
Step 3 - Put the smallest stringer pocket over the upper limb tip. If your bow-stringer has a leather pad on one end, push it over the top-limb and just behind the string loop.
Step 4 - Hold your bow horizontally with your non-dominant hand.
Step 5 - Step on the bowstring about shoulder-width. This helps your bow to bend, and bowstring slides upward.
Step 6 - Confirm if the string is secured, then gently lower your bow. Do not rush this step or a loose string as it can slip-off and sling-shot the limb into your face.
Step 7 - Take off your recurve, and you are ready to go.