Oil Slick Buzzer

Materials

How to Tie the Oil Slick Buzzer

1. 1

   Step 1

   Slide the black tungsten bead onto the hook and secure in the vise. Start the black thread behind the bead and wrap a smooth base down to the bend.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Tie in a short tuft of white Glo-Brite Floss at the bend to form the rear breathers. Trim to about 3mm length.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Tie in the red wire ribbing at the bend, then tie in the mirage tinsel.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Wrap the mirage tinsel forward in slightly overlapping turns to create the iridescent body. Tie off behind the bead.

   The opal mirage tinsel creates the signature oil-slick shimmer effect.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Counter-wrap the red wire forward as a rib over the tinsel body for segmentation and durability. Tie off and break the wire.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Tie in a second small tuft of white Glo-Brite Floss behind the bead for front breathers. Apply a small dot of fluorescent orange UV resin on each side of the thorax for wing buds. Cure with UV light.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Apply black UV resin over the thorax area as a wing case. Cure. Finish with a thin coat of clear UV resin over the entire body for a glossy, durable finish. Whip finish behind the bead.