there is one fact I just found out about epoxies & that is that they will take out the color yellow of what you are coating ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ginger Allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Epoxy question
> 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 > > > >
