On Mar 29, 5:54=A0pm, Mike <MikeABcon...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Mar 30, 12:39 am, Halfordian Golfer <walke...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > Anyway, I have everything except the mylar sheet and, I guess, hooks
> > if I need to go a little larger. In terms of making some plain
> > colored, silver, would a mylar balloon work? I also picked up a
> > product called sparkle glaze to experiment with. They had some
> > interesting top glosses at Hobby Lobby, like pearlescent and stuff.
> > The sparkle glaze claims: Adds a clear iridescent sparkle. Also, not
> > sure if it was the right choice but, when I got the Sally Hansen's
> > hard-as-nails, I got the arcylic+nylon. Am guessing what I'll need in
> > the way of plastic for the thick layer assuming fairly stiff but
> > extremely thin, clear, sheet protectors.
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> > Best regards,
>
> > Tim
>
> You can get the mylar tape and a lot of other similar stuff at more or
> less any automobile accessory store ( "go -faster stripes" ! :) =A0 )
>
> The mylar balloon material is too thin, and wont hold its shape.
>
> You can use ordinary epoxy to coat the flies.
>
> TL
> MC
Thanks Mike. I'll check it out. The original instructions suggested
the hard-as-nails over the epoxy for a nice finish...so I got it.
You're right, probably don't need it. This site has good pearlescent
and reflective tape:
http://www.saltwaterflies.com/catalog2.html#pearlsheet
Fun.
Thanks,
Tim
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