Interesting, haven't heard that one. I have heard that if you mix the epoxy on white paper it will reduce the yellowing effect. Also when producing show flies, fly plates use 30 minute it stays clear alot longer.
At 11:19 AM 4/3/02 -0500, you wrote: >If the tooth pick is the wrong type of wood it will tend to cause the epoxy >to yellow. When I mix flex coat I use a plastic or steel piece for mixing to >keep from causing problems, so I've extended it to my fly tying. Dan >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Byard Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:15 AM >Subject: Re: [VFB] Epoxy question > > > > I use devon, 5 and 30 min epoxy. I've had very good results. Be sure > > the epoxy is at room temp around 70 degrees. Make sure to measure the > > two part carefully. Don't use a toothpick to mix with, I use a needle > > and a small piece of aluminum foil to mix on. Dan > > > > > > > > Why not mix with a toothpick Dan? That's what I have always > > used...with no problem. > > > > keep tyin'...byard > >
