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Index => Fly Tying => Topic started by: Kev Danby on 17/03/2010 at 08:39

Title: Bug Bond alternative to varnish/epoxy
Post by: Kev Danby on 17/03/2010 at 08:39

Has any one tried this stuff http://www.bug-bond.moonfruit.com/#

Thinking about trying some but might be a bit pricey if the torch is included and only use it a few times. I guess it will set without the torch but take a little longer. A search on the net will most likely find a less costly alternative uv torch

The website has some nice flies under the fly collections tab

Title: Re: Bug Bond alternative to varnish/epoxy
Post by: Paul Rankine on 18/03/2010 at 12:54

Hi Kev,
              I bought a UV lamp from flea bay for £10 and some UV gels for £5. It's just the same set up wifies use for their nails in salons. At £50 for a UV torch the guy is having a laugh.
I,m experimenting at the moment.
Much better than epoxy, less waste, no smell, no yellowing,far less drying time (3 mins with a 9watt lamp).

Paul.

Title: Re: Bug Bond alternative to varnish/epoxy
Post by: Kev Danby on 19/03/2010 at 12:49

Sounds good I've ordered some of their bug bond and some from e-bay plus a uv lamp for £8.99.

Title: Re: Bug Bond alternative to varnish/epoxy
Post by: Paul Rankine on 19/03/2010 at 13:01

Hi Kev,
            Good stuff. We'll compare notes once my new camera arrives.
Paul.