The work I've seen today in the Photos sections is spectacular, and I've seen the Primer in the Library. Is this technique the finish for guide wraps? I mean is it done in place of traditional rod wrap finish? Or does it go over the finish?

I can only assume that the thread could be almost any color as the pigment in the "marbelizing" would cover it.

Thanks.

It can be used as a wrap (guide) finish or between the wraps on a double foot guide. Mostly used as decorative work near the handle and in the split grip's bare blank area. It can be done over reel seats and grips, too.

If the pigment is opaque enough, it'll cover any thread color when you're marbling in this way.

Putter
Williston, ND

It's sole function is to look cool and be unique! It's one area where you can really let your imagination loose. Doesn't require the time or skill that thread art or weaving does, although it can be combined with them. It's very unique, easy to do and is a lot of fun!!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Many years ago, as I was becoming disillusioned with my white thread wraps discoloring due to the usual "browning" of the epoxy finish over them, I tinted some epoxy white. In effect, I "painted" my wraps. Today, many years later, they're still bright white. I can't say I really like the look as much as actual white thread showing, but I have to admit the color has retained the original shade even after many years.

There are a lot of things you can do with color tinted epoxy. You can marble, use as a wrap coating, etc. But I will mention that when you use it as a wrap coating you'll want to be very careful to get your edges square. Unlike clear epoxy, the colored epoxy will shows any areas that aren't square. The first time you try it, you'll see what I mean.

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If I've read these responses clearly, if I want to marbelize my thread wraps, I should wrap guides with thread, finish with one coat of wrap epoxy and then I can marbelize right over it...like a second coat. Have I got that about right?

Cool work, and thanks.

Mike I took your advice and put a gold trim wrap on both ends of the marbelizing. when I get the finish flex cote on I'll get another pic of it posted. Couldn't resist doing one more today too. when it's finish I'll post it also. It looks AWSOME!!!!!

I just put the base color right over the threads and marble the other colors into that. No clear coat on the thread first when I've done these marbled guide wraps, Trey. Not that it couldn't be done that way, though. I just haven't done it like that (yet)...

Putter
Williston, ND

No, you really don't need to use two applications. Just wrap (NCP white thread will give you a brighter background to work on) and then just do your marbling with the one application. Put on the main color first, let it stand until things are about the way you want them, then add in the additional colors and do your marbling.

You can certainly do it the way you mention, but it'll be two steps instead of just one.

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