using acetate floss?

[neil26]

in a box of old tying materials i have come across a reel of danvilles acetate floss- it seems very weak and not that useful but was wondering if anyone has any idea how this is used. thanks

[ACW]

A drop of acetone sets the floss into a hard finish ,used some to make grayling bugs a while back ,sadly cant source a pink acetate floss or would be using it for long lasting quick ties !

[arkle]

Andy, Danville's do a pink acetate floss but I can't find a U.K stockist. You could try a felt tip after tying, before you treat it with acetone. Steve Parton does a nice "Ghost white" that might be suitable.

[neil26]

thanks, sounds useful for buzzer bodies? its white/clear in colour now but judging by the colour loss in the other flosses could have been any colour to start with,

[ACW]

Originally Posted by arkle

Andy, Danville's do a pink acetate floss but I can't find a U.K stockist. You could try a felt tip after tying, before you treat it with acetone. Steve Parton does a nice "Ghost white" that might be suitable.

will do a hunt for the Pink danvilles ,perhaps my US uncle might send me some !
I do love easy ties ,after lunch grayling day flies just seem to worship the tree gods!
I do use a goldy and a purple acetate bug from time to time but pink just works so well on my bit !

[bbj]

Originally Posted by ACW

A drop of acetone sets the floss into a hard finish ,used some to make grayling bugs a while back ,sadly cant source a pink acetate floss or would be using it for long lasting quick ties !

I have a lot of acetate flosses I got for nothing some time ago - I'll see if I have any pink stuff.