Gold Leaf Dragonscale Tutorial - Part 3

[@sharkbait_outdoors]

Would love to see more videos like this! Excellent job and gorgeous rod! Would love to learn more from you!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe!

[@bigdfc1864]

i like your hyper-critical analysis of your build. it’s how you get better, but damn that is a beautiful rod. never thought i’d comment on another man’s rod😆

[@masteringrodbuilding]

LOL...right? Thanks so much for the feedback. I agree - we only get better when we really review our work with a critical eye and an open mind. To me the pursuit of perfection is fun even if I never get there. Again, thanks for watching.

[@heartsnails1997]

awesome video keep them coming, question have you ever used nail polish to paint a pic on your blank if so can you do a demonstration ty.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe! I have not done that...in fact I've never seen or heard of anyone doing it. Sounds awesome, though.

[@Hockeydadfolife]

Great stuff! Enjoying the tutorials! Thank you for sharing! I would also like to see a tutorial on feather inlays.

[@keithschrader1426]

Great vid, ive done a lot of gold leaf in the past doing custom automotive paint work. A sugestion i have is never touch the leaf with your bare fingers as there is a chance to leave oils on the product. In any case your results are phenomenal. Thanks

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks Keith - that's a great tip. I actually haven't done much leaf besides this. Any other tips or tricks that might translate from automotive to rod building? Thanks in advance!

[@mastrsk8]

Awesome work! Thank you for the videos.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

You are welcome...please like and subscribe!

[@brandonkawabata346]

How did you get the black and gold look in the trim?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Hello Brandon - thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe! The black thread is Fuji Ultrapoly size A...the gold trim is gold metallic Fuji size A and the JTOB/twisted inlaid turns are Hitena USA Aurora Metallic in Khaki size A. If you need help on how to make inlaid turns or trim bands, check out this video on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIXWpGN4lpuihdU

[@markcohen8061]

Fabulous. Thanks for your time.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching - please like and subscribe!

[@VoStDeLux]

Hallo, what kind of stickers ist that (< 7:40min) Greeting from Germany!

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Gruss Gott und Herzlichen Willkommen! I get those decals with my Falconer Custom Rods logo from Decal Connection. You can find them at decalconnection.com - they specialize in roadbuilding labels and decals. The Point Blank label comes with the purchase of those blanks. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching...please like and subscribe!

[@YL-mc9oz]

Hi, I would like to consult you if possible : When I do the chevron and want to close it finally (As you do at 1:50, but first layer, not second), something strange happens to me, I try as hard as I can for the thread that closes the chevron to be close to each other, but it happens many times that the thread under which I have to cover is visible and then I make a second layer With respect to chevron. I wanted to ask if this thing is familiar and is there a way to deal with it ? Many thanks in advance

[@masteringrodbuilding]

I'm sorry - happy to help but honestly don't understand the question. Do you mean tie off wraps instead of chevrons? Send me a private message and we'll figure it out...

[@YL-mc9oz]

@@masteringrodbuilding I will try to be clearer, in this video for example, at 1:20 there is a right and left of the dragonscale closing of the dragonscale with black thread. If I close a chevron or any pattern, the threads from below are visible and I need to make another layer and then it becomes thick and not aesthetic, the question is from your experience there is a way to solve this So that in one black layer it will be perfect and will not see the wires from below ?

[@YL-mc9oz]

@@masteringrodbuilding I will try to be clearer, in this video for example, at 1:20 there is a right and left of the dragonscale closing of the dragonscale with black thread. If I close a chevron or any pattern, the threads from below are visible and I need to make another layer and then it becomes thick and not aesthetic, the question is from your experience there is a way to solve this So that in one black layer it will be perfect and will not see the wires from below ?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

@@YL-mc9oz So...I think I understand. Here is a great video about how to handle tie off wraps - check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqqyqnmdqrJnsLs

[@YL-mc9oz]

@@masteringrodbuilding You helped me again, sorry I had a hard time explaining myself, every time I turn to you there are amazing results - thank you !!!

[@rogergleason]

Outstanding instructional videos, thanks for the time and effort you put into these. How critical is the size of the actual leaf? They seem to come in different sizes ranging from about 3.5 x3.5 up to 5x5. Can you get better results by using a larger piece, or can several smaller pieces be used effectively? Some of the specials colors that I would like to try are in the smaller sizes.

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Hello Roger - thanks so muc for watching and for the feedback. So glad the videos are helpful. Please like and subscribe! You can basically use any size leaf. The leaf is just really delicate to handle and I personally find it easier going - generally - with a larger sized sheet. But use whatever you can get that you like the looks of - if you are meticulous and thorough I have not found that it changes the final look at all. Hope this helps!

[@fredwienbarg5051]

Beautiful!

[@bobbyjoe6250]

Where do you purchase your rod blanks, components, and finish supplies?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

All over, honestly. I deal with The Rod Room in OBA a lot for Fuji and Point Blanks...Utmost Enterprises for Batson/ALPS products...all my fly components I get from Ron Weber at Southwest Custom Rods...blanks from CTS, Thrasher, Mudhole, Get Bit, Angler's Workshop...sorta depends on what I am looking for. I do recommend shopping locally to avoid shipping on blanks if you can.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Can you do dragon scale under each little guide section?

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Fish Talk absolutely you can. Although I’d probably only try it on a big surf or offshore rod.

[@minh8080]

Awesome!!!!

[@bigsal619]

We’re did you buy the gold leaf

[@masteringrodbuilding]

Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe. I have been getting it from Amazon...this is the specific stuff used in this 3-video series: www.amazon.com/Variegated-Leaf-1Booklet-Sheets-loose/dp/B00G9IUAN4/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/141-3047686-4745803?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00G9IUAN4&pd_rd_r=fe478c84-1658-48c1-8c5a-f0e7b27735e3&pd_rd_w=Bw2R3&pd_rd_wg=g00fc&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845b-bbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=ZHF62FWY2071T8MWW783&psc=1&refRID=ZHF62FWY2071T8MWW783