Dan my dad is a retired model maker and that is what they used to mix epoxy coatings. Maybe it was the type of epoxy. It dried clear. I have seen his full size mock ups of GM cars. Of course they looked better than in the show room :)
Bob H ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Gober" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Epoxy question > 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 > > >
