Have you seen the new slimmmed down version of the benchside reference with the split pages of patterns and techniques? Very cool.
----- Original Message ---- From: Deborah Duran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6:19:49 AM Subject: RE: [VFB] dubbing David If you're somewhat new to tying I want to point out this book. You should consider putting it on your holiday list of things to get yourself! It's a great reference for all kinds of techniques. http://www.amazon.com/Fly-Tiers-Benchside-Reference/dp/sitb-next/1571881263 Warm Regards, Deb www.uftri.org www.linesend.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Masson Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] dubbing DonO: how do you do it i mean dubbing some of my pattern call for this.and i have no idea what to do. thank dave -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of DonO Sent: November 13, 2006 10:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VFB] dubbing Dave, Depending on the fur (or hair) used, you can divide it up into sections based on length and texture: Long guard hairs Short intermediate hairs Underbody hair And what I call underbody fuzz. Not all fur-bearing creatures have all of these, and all of them vary in: What lengths and textures they do have naturally, Where on the animal you harvest it (forehead vs butt, etc.), If it was an aquatic mammal (waterproofing oils/dense underfur and fuzz), and What climate it was harvested in. Dubbings can be: Clipped then separated into lengths Blended with all lengths used Blended with just one or more lengths used Blended with other dubbings, Dyed, one color or blended colors, or with flash materials, Waterproofed. And my favorite- dubbings can be: Rope-dubbed, tapered and segmented, Rope-dubbed, fuzzy or clean, Rope-dubbed with hackles, Rope-dubbed on wire thread. Your bear fur/hair can give you lots of looks, depending on you you clip, prepare, and spin-out the dubbing. Notice I didn't mention dubbing tools, loops, wax, etc., because I don't use them. DonO
