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dazzyd

my first realistic beetle

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Hi

 

I've been tieing for about 8 years and have just started to get interested in realistic art patterns.

 

The info that I've gleaned from this forum has been great - especially considering that a lot of the realistic tiers I've seen on the web don't seen to be forth-coming with their techniques...

 

This is my first realistic pattern. I need to do a bit of work on the legs to make them more real.

 

Does anyone know where I can get some first-class tutorials or step by step guides?

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Hello Dazzyd,

 

That is a very good first try!

 

There are two books I would recommend you: `Flytyers masterclass´ by Oliver Edwards, and `Flies as Art´by Paul Whillock.

 

You can also find some step by step tyings at Graham Owen´s page.

 

Andrés

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thanks guys

 

i checked out the oliver edwards book and nearly fell through the floor - £87 - £177 and thats the 2nd hand price!!!!!!

 

I wonder if i can get 1 to 1 tuition for that;)

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Dazzyd nice first attempt and a good looking beetle. I agree with Andres two good books are the Oli Edwards and Paul Willocks book. I aslo have a few natural history books that have excellent close ups of the naturals that I always have open on my tying desk.

I havce seen the Master class book on ebay in the past so keep a look out on there. Also check the forum archives as there are some really great tutorials from great tyers like Graham Owen, Ulf and many others.

Keep up the good work and of course keep posting

 

Mike.......................... B)

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pickin6ofem

I used bristles off a cheap artists paint brush (nylon not hair) and bend them using a heated dubbing needle. I used Super Glue on the joints to thicken them a bit.

 

I have picked up Paul Willocks book at a discounted £25 from ebay, but i do prefer photographs to drawings when following step by step guides...

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As well as the above take a look at our Mr.Beetle's site, www.gajaflies.com There are dozens of references on google as well for him, try the art of angling one as well to start with.

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Sorry about that, my mistake I was rather tired & didn't check it to make certain. It looks like my own "personal hard drive" needs a re-boot.

 

Anyway thanks to twofingers for correcting me, and I hope you liked his site.

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