VFBers, The Dub Mix swap is for anyone who likes to mix their own dubbing colors and textures. The main theme is to share your approach when creating Customized Dubbing Blends.
In writing about flatwing patterns a while back, John Martinez gave a good summary describing how combinations of feather colors can create a better looking result than just a single color, such as combining blue + yellow + red so the overall effect is olive. Artists mix colors this way every day. This same approach to blending colors is effective when preparing dubbing too. It's pretty incredible how lively dubbing can be when multiple complementary colors are added to reach a particular hue. My guess is that many VFBers apply similar blending principles when customizing dubbing for their flies. If you have an interest in mixing different colors and materials for dubbing, and also want to share your knowledge, please join in. OK, so here's the deal, swappers will blend a favorite mix. Make enough so each person will get a typical pouch amount. Instructions for their blend will be included by each swapper. This will identify each material and color used, along with the proportions. Also, swappers will tie a dry fly and a nymph (or wet fly) using their special blend. Limit of tiers = 10 Due date = 30 April 03 Since the tier limit is 10, that means you're on the hook for 10 small bags of dub, 10 dry flies, 10 nymphs, and 10 sets of instructions. If you include some material that's hard to find (mummified cat fur from 4000 BC) please also recommend a substitute. So what�ll it be� ? Five kinds of Antron? Hare�s mask, mouse mask, and kangaroo pouch lining? Green, yellow, red, and black ? (Jah Rules!) Mark Klemick __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
