THE MAKING OF AN ARTIFICIAL FLY 



What is known as Lion Brand Saxony wool is a 

 useful article, because the hanks are dyed so that 

 each shade of green — or other color — fades into a 

 darker or a lighter shade at about every yard- 

 length ; thus it is possible to cut off pieces any shade 

 you want. 



For foundation work I use mercerized cotton of 

 different shades and thickness. 



Another very important material is some mohair 

 wool dyed in different bright colors, so necessary 

 for the rough, hairy appearance required in certain 

 flies. 



Raffia comes dyed in almost every possible shade ; 

 and a sorted selection for ten cents will last a life- 

 time. This raffia is very useful indeed, for every 

 part of the body, and it keeps it bright color in the 

 water perfectly. It can be used flat over a founda- 

 tion, it can be twisted for winding upon, or it can 

 be used by itself as a body; and it is as strong as 

 silk. 



The gold and silver wire may be bought in many 

 ways: flat, or round, or twisted, or flat tinsel. A 

 good selection of all kinds and thicknesses is advisa- 

 ble; and all of them should be kept together in a 

 box, from the light and dampness, so that time will 

 not fade them. 



All these various materials may be purchased to- 

 gether either at a department store or at a regular 



embroidery establishment. 



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