Gold Leaf Dragonscale Tutorial - Part 1

[@cbayless4294]

Your vids on the dragon scale were great! I attempted my first and watching your vids over and over and decided to just wrap it with metallic and I went to heavy the the brush pressure with the finish. O well by the time the fish see the rod it's to late!! Thanks for sharing your Knowledge

[@bradhartmeister2717]

Great content!!! This is awesome. You make beautiful rods

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching Brad - appreciate the feedback. Glad you found it helpful. Let me know if there are new topics you'd like to see.

[@YL-mc9oz]

Hi, first of all I wanted to thank you for all the videos and the great knowledge you teach and share, I may not be a professional, but I learned a lot from you and I progress nicely, and especially love your attention to the small details, which in many cases is what makes the difference. I wanted to please ask if when I work with metallic thread and not leaf, should I even then put epoxy on the "squares" beforehand ? Thanks in advance

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Hello Y L 777 - thanks for watching...I appreciate the feedback. If you are just going to execute a simple Dragonscale wrap - where you wrap size A metallic thread over the base 'squares' - then I do not find it necessary to put epoxy over the squares before over wrapping. Instead, I simply wrap the thread over the base threads and pack very tightly as I go so there are no gaps. If you want to vary your colors, you can actually use two or three different colors of metallic thread to 'blend' a color instead of just using one single color. When go to apply the first coat of epoxy over the metallic threads and base 'squares', you need to be very watchful and vigilant for bubbles. You will release a lot of bubbles...and some of them will release late...so watch it carefully for several minutes after application. Hope this helps...let me know if you have questions.

[@YL-mc9oz]

@@masteringrodbuilding Thanks for a professional and great answer, I will try your recommendations, your experience will save me a lot of headaches

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@YL-mc9oz I hope so...that's the point!

[@rogergleason]

Hello, thank you for the great video. I am going to try this out. How did you cut off the tape and tag ends without damaging the blank? What is the purpose of the black wrap? Thanks

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! I cut off the tape and tag ends the same way you should...VERY CAREFULLY! You have to use a very sharp blade and very light pressure. I cut the base thread tag ends at an angle to make them easy to wrap over...think a ramp vs. a step. The black wraps are simply to hold the dragonscale layout threads in place until finish is applied.

[@ROWM12345]

Hey Bill, would I lay the black thread down before I lay down my metallic wrap? Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir!

[@restoredgloryshanehallowel4401]

What type of wrapper motor are you using? I would like a fast one like yours but can’t find one. Ty in advance

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! Details on the motor found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WvdZitZ7qLprs

[@robertoizarriaga8306]

Hola. Como.se.llamala lámina que se aplica para esta trabajo? Saludos desde Argentina

[@masteringrodbuilding]

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[@James-of4se]

Can you send me the link for the blue silver leaf you wrapped the rod with, it looked really nice.. thanks

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching and sorry for the delayed response. I got mine here: www.amazon.com/Metallic-Decorating-Furniture-Paintings-SKYCOOOOL/dp/B07F39VJKQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=blue+leaf+imitation+gold&qid=1570370785&sr=8-12

[@RosscoMcKay]

Great video, can I ask what wrapper your using Cheers

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching Ross. I use a Renzetti Craftsman Rod Lathe. Same Renzetti as the fly tying vises. You can find them here: www.rdflyfishing.com/collections/rod-lathe/products/craftsman-rod-lathe I have modified it slightly so that instead of moving me and the thread carriage up and down the rod blank, the thread carriage is fixed and the base slides 4+ feet both left and right. So I can sit in one stationary position - with my lights and magnifier and tools and trash can all right there - and wrap a rod up to 8' in length. Hope this helps...please like and subscribe!

[@RosscoMcKay]

@@masteringrodbuilding Thank you sir :) Looks a good bit of kit, I do hope Santa isn't on Lockdown this year ;) Thanks again

[@TheFrisette71]

Hi, really nice tuto! I tried to do the same, but my leaf didnt stay smooth when I put over the glue. It's wrinkled. Do you know why? Tks :)

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching. Not sure I know exactly what you mean...like it has micro wrinkles? Or like big wrinkles? Send me a photo at [e-mail] and we'll get it sorted out.

[@TheFrisette71]

@@masteringrodbuilding Hi, Thx a lot for your answer. I send you a picture today. :)

[@lesrehklau1965]

Great tutorial, watched all of them over and over, great to learn new ways to get that perfect finish. BTW, where did yo get that reel seat, thats killer, thanks again

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe! That reel seat is a Fuji VSSD17 with an EVA grip that I then skinned with carbon fiber. Glad you like it...very comfortable and totally custom.

[@lesrehklau1965]

@@masteringrodbuilding EXCELLENT job on the skinning

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@lesrehklau1965 Thanks man...Carbon Fiber is my passion and kind of my specialty.

[@mexicanamerican21]

Lol classic sprinkler rap used to give a scale

[@mexicanamerican21]

Your suppose to just use dry wall tape lol it already has the scales

[@masteringrodbuilding]

I do use it/have used it. It only looks square on small diameter blanks. Thread looks much better to me on everything else. But both techniques are useful. Drywall tape is certainly faster and easier.