New experiments with Tiger Wraps-3layers

[DocSki]

Hi Gang. Well I have been playing with some ideas with the variations of Throops and Colbys technique and the Moire effect. In this set of experiments I have a full layer one the bottom of either two or three threads, then a couple coats of finish, then a sticker then a coat of finish, then and open layer in the opposite direction with two more coats of finish and finally another open layer in the opposite direction of the first open layer and two coats of finish. I am posting the pictures though you cant see the full effect because of reducing the size of the picture. If anything peaks your interest and you want a better picture you can send me an email and I will send you the full sized version. Now for a couple disclaymers. You may note that the finish is heavy on one side of some of the samples. Well I did the samples on 1/4" dowel and it was terribly warped with a huge bow in it, so when I put it in the dryer it looked like a skip rope going around. Also because I was in such a hurry I didnt apply the CP as even as usual on a couple of the samples so there are a couple with artifacts. Anyway just way you all to see there is plenty of room in these techniques for variation, in fact I know of another rod builder working or another fun idea again with stickers and tiger wraps. Oh by the way I used Bill Mar Decals and found them to be superior in size to fish ratio and they were much easier to place than others I have tried in the past. I really love how they are sized to fit the appropriate blank to be used for each species. Give em a look if you need stickers. I also have pictures of the backs of the wraps with no sticker that just shows the moire effect of 3 layers of thread.

[Putter]

Man, you've been buuussssy!! That's a whole lot of thinking, work and beauty, Doc. Lots of great ideas shown here.

I love the greenish one with the bass especially. Great work; you're always furthering the craft, my friend!!

[ifishinxs]

Doc I messed with the thread also..I went with 3 wraps on the top..I came out with a great new pattern... I'll need to take some photos..Looks simular to some of you middle picks...Great Idea with the fish underneath.

[Comedie]

My favorite is the next to the bottom. Picking moires from pics is like choosing colors from black and white photos tho. Which he to most spark in reality Doc?

[Brand X]

Hey Doc, did you do all that with your eyes closed and half your brain tied behind your back, and one handed?

[Zombie]

Doc,
They all look awesome. I've been experimenting as well, I recently posted pics of a faded tiger that I thought I'd try. So many variables and combinations, it's fun trying new things to see what works and what doesn't. I'm still amazed how Scott came up with it in the first place. Randy.

[Capt. G]

"Now for a couple disclaymers."

Your disclaimers look better than my best finished work.

[Lou W]

Awesome Doc. Those ones with the decals underneath!!!! Just goes to show what you can do with some imagination. Now will you do one with a weave underneath???? Seeing how your in the experimentation mode.

[DocSki]

I dont thing I will ever put a good weave in a tiger wrap together but I might experiment with an idea that is close. Never know. Here are some more back of the recent tigers.

[sealskinner]

Nice work Doc.

[Waterpup]

Wow, those are bad ass.

[finadict]

Lookin good Doc!