tying thread

[horses50]

I was at one of the wifes fairs yesterday at the nec birmingham and also stading was a bloke called John [really nice guy and very helpful] from Langley threads and he was selling the gossamer threads great range of colours its the guy who used to dye for Pearsalls and when it comes to dyeing he really knows his onions he has a web site pearsallsembroidery.co.uk if you are in the market for some threads its worth a look.
There was another stand called the silk route and i was talking to her about the fine silk threads,i told her what it was for and she said she also sells a lot of what they call SILK TISSUE to fly tyers and she asked me what they use it for,i had not got a clue,anybody got the answer?

[spidersplus]

Horses,

"Silk Tissue" is a type of organza ribbon from India - very pretty but rather pricey for fly tying compared to standard organza ribbon from craft shops and florists.

Kind regards

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Uses are shell backs, wings and I suppose even bodies.
Wouldnt think its used big time though with all the good modern materials that we have now.

[horses50]

Looks like i was wrong when i said they had a web site,just typed in what was on their card and you just get up were they are.I am sure if you contact John he will be happy to help in any way he can.Thanks for the answers to my question about silk tissue,yes it was a bit pricey.