Portabella Dun

[gingerdun]

Carl,
Very cool. It will be interesting to learn if the silk/merino yarn is any better or worse underwater than pure silk, or pure wool.

Lance

[Old Hat]

Can't hurt, it's a great combination of materials. It also has a perfect texture. A nice blend of that fine sheer in silk and the slightly unruliness of wool.

I used one strand of the twist for this body. The initial wrap was untwisted and flattened then I twisted it tighter for the rest of the body. This gives a decent transformation from the tinsel to the bulk of the body.

[gingerdun]

I used one strand of the twist for this body. The initial wrap was untwisted and flattened then I twisted it tighter for the rest of the body. This gives a decent transformation from the tinsel to the bulk of the body.

Carl,
Yes I noticed that subtle transition from flat to twisted yarn at the tail, and meant to compliment you. Very nicely done, and a great idea.
The merino wool is extremely fine, almost as fine as the silk.

Lance

[Old Hat]

The merino is fine but still has that unruly attitude of wool. Which is an attitude I like.

[Kelly L.]

Love the fly, but the body...it is STUNNING. The effect is out of this world.