A dragon done for my son. Madeira #40 Polyneon over "B" Black.
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Here's the newest one for an avid Oregon Fan
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Color Change Weave using Madeira Poloyneon #40
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The original Serpent Dragon.
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Initials Weave
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Color Change weave.
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Just putting up some of the old weaves to get them into my gallery
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A composite picture of the Purple Dragon
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After a long gestation period and much labor a new Dragon is born. Done in 7 colors using Madeira #40 Poloyneon thread. 138 Design threads 180 wraps
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Brian, back up one wrap of the white, take all of the yellow back to the left, be sure you are putting each thread in the correct slot number in the left side loom, tighten up the blue threads and be sure they are in the correct slots in the right side loom, looks as thought they may have been crossed or returned to the wrong slot on your right hand loom. After everything is back in order take yo
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Decorative thread work it seems, has always been controversial to some degree. I must agree that a rod is a tool and getting the best tool for the job is the bottom line. That said, there are reasons for the extra embellishments.( Go to my photo page to see some examples.) A special gift , kinda like a gold watch, something different from the rest, to show your appreciation for something, to some
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Mike; You might give it a try and if you enjoy what you are doing you will find it may take some time but not "patience". I'm not what I would call a patient person, but I find weaving relaxing and gratifying, so from my perspective no patience required. Billy Vivona's book is the best on cross wraps and you might try mine on weaving.
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Madera Polyneon #40 is, as stated, slightly thinner than "A" wrapping thread. Polyneon #60 is thinner than #40 and #75 is thinner than #60. Color choices in #60 and #75 are limited. I would up to "D" as a wrapping thread for weaves when using #40 for the design. I would drop to "A" or #40 Polyneon for the wrapping thread when using #60 or #75 for the design. The nice
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Steven; Give Randy Penny (the U C owner) a call and tell him just what you are looing for. I'm sure he will have what you want. I've built on many of their blanks and they are excellent.
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Steven; Give Randy Penny (the U C owner) a call and tell him just what you are looing for. I'm sure he will have what you want. I've built on many of their blanks and they are excellent.
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You can send me an E-Mail at jandjupton@earthlink.net re: the Wonder Weaver. I invented it.
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You can send me an E-Mail at jandjupton@earthlink.net re: the Wonder Weaver. I invented it.
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You can use a program called "Rapid Resizer" and make a stencil from any picture you want. Try going to rapidresizer.com you can use part of the program free. You can see examples in my gallery.
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You can use a program called "Rapid Resizer" and make a stencil from any picture you want. try going to rapidresizer.com you can use part of the program free.
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Yes, Just finish the under work first. Remember to try and center the weave on the pattern of the under work so it looks balanced when finished.
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Yes, Just finish the under work first. Remember to try and center the weave on the pattern of the under work so it looks balanced when finished.
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Bruno, if you don't already have the blank, I would question the 4X rating. That usually means a rod rated for heavy line.
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Rod ; United Composites is now owned by Randy Penny. Randy was the shop foreman and blank designer at Seeker in the past. He has owned United Composites for several years now and is producing excellent blanks. Many are new designs. I would suggest you give them a call and ask which of their blanks fits your needs.
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Terry, After you get the book If you have questions along the way you can E-Mail me and I will do my best to help. I hope you enjoy the book.
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I made my 3 year old Great Grandson just what he asked for "a real rod like yours", a 7' 6-10 lb. composite spinning rod that he fishes from the beach and docks. He likes to take it out in his back yard to practice casting. You might be surprised at how well these little guys handle a regular size outfit. See a picture in my gallery.
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Call Decal Connection their phone still works. Do you still have some Micro sol and Micro set? You can get away without them but they help.
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I built a Jig for a rod company using a reel plate in the reel seat to help line up gimbals and stripper guides. you might do the same if its really a problem for you.
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I think Billy Vivona posted a picture of a thread box he made for that very thing you might look at his gallery and see if it is there or contact him for his suggestions.
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I can't tell you how much this site has meant to me and how helpful it has been. Thank you again.
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Why don't you just call Randy (the Owner) and ask him what you want answers to. He knows his product and has a competition Bass Fisherman working there.
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