Hello,
Can you mix thread sizes for inlay work? I am practicing JTOB and my leaf inlays don’t show well. I am using size A thread, I am going to try using D for the inlay, and A for the main Wrap. It seems like most of the tutorials are done using size D thread.
All opinions are welcomed.
Thanks

It would probably sgow better using d main and a for the leaf

Though not sure if you will be able to see it in the branch or other inlays laying against d thread

Sorry for spamming this thread. Try twisting the inlay thread i forget which way ccw or cw.

A little more practice, changed colors and I think It is much better. I was doing Lime green Main wrap with Black inlay I switched to Black Main wrap with Lime green inlay. Metallic green trim band. Thanks for the advise the twist helped when doing the Counter clockwise leaves.

Scott,
Try doubling the main thread( use 2 threads) and doubling the inlay thread, also continue wrapping a second revolution, line up the second "leaf" so it starts in the middle of the previous "leaf". Hope that made sense?
TJ

Scott,
As you apparently discovered, I have found JTOBs generally look better if the main thread is darker and the inlayed leaves are lighter; it seems to hold true with modified JTOBs as well. I use various forms of JTOBs frequently and have not experienced any issue with them “showing” with either A or D thread.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

Thank to all, I will also practice those techniques.