Tying instructions
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Step 1. |
Step 2. |
Tie in a layer of Craft Fur, a few
strands of Crystal-Flash, then another layer of Craft Fur. |
Cut out the lip from Craft Foam as shown |
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Step 3. |
Step 4. & 5. |
Turn hook over in vise and attach
Craft Foam from the bottom as shown, compressing the material as you wrap
towards the eye. |
With a razor-blade or sharp knife,
slice a square section of foam about 2’’ long. |
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Step 6. |
Step 7. |
Tie in Ice Chenille underneath foam
layer, bring thread to front and wrap forward, tying it off behind the
lip. |
Lay the foam over the top and make a loose wrap1/8’ -3/16” back from the front. Make sure the thread is square (exactly perpendicular) to the foam and pull smoothly to compress. Make 12 medium-tight wraps to hold it. |
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Step 8. |
Step 9. |
Fold the lip back and whip-finish in
front of it under the foam. |
Lift the foam that hangs out of the
back behind where it is secured and wiggle your scissor tips under it,
careful not to cut your thread and make a clean cut to remove excess
foam. Coat all thread wraps over the foam and at the eye with Softex or Flex Cement. |
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