How To Make Dubbing For Fly Tying

Trimming the skin and processing it in a coffee grinder makes for a very good voiceover. Blenders tend to separate and release air from the fibers to create a lighter than usual product by using only the mixture out of the bag. In addition, your own dubbing allows one to change the chroma to match local conditions. You can change the color, texture, and any other characteristics as needed. I won’t argue cheaper because it’s probably not cheaper than buying ready-made dubs unless you’re forcing more than me.

Blending method

By hand: just pinch, drag and mix. Pull some yarn or lining fabric and mix as needed. Continue until the mixture is homogeneous. The process is to pull some material and add to the pile, continue the process of pulling and mixing until the desired result is achieved.

Use a card or brush. This process requires two carding machines or wire brushes to tear the fibers. Simply brush the material with the carding machine until the right amount is gathered. Repeat for additional materials. Just use the drag and mix method with two tools. This is done by swiping the cards horizontally until the materials are blended to suit tastes.

Using a coffee grinder or spice grinder: cut the fibers or feathers into segments no more than 1/2 inch long. Add to blender and spin. Some grinders will rub the grinder with an antistatic plate to remove static electricity that can cause uneven results. Do pulses instead of using a continouus mill. Check to make sure that the fibers are not tangled in the blade and that the synthetics are not melted in the process. These will be considered small plastic nits that fuse throughout the dub episode. Do not grind for a long time and do not monitor continuously. One may want to scrape the sides periodically to aid in the mixing process if the materials have very different textures.

Using water and blender – Blenders are not ideal for mixing dry ingredients. It is advisable to add water before running. Simply dip the ingredients to be blended in the water and use the blender on pulse mode. Once the ingredients are well mixed, let the mixture dry. There is no harm in passing the dry mixture through the blender to loosen the hair. This method is ideal for materials that can be melted in dry mixing or for mixtures in which the materials have different densities. Water also minimizes the effect of static electricity on components.

Mix by hand with water: Simply dip the ingredients in the container with water and stir to mix well. Let dry and then fluff.

Read more: how to connect amazon fire stick to soundbar One final note: These methods are not mutually exclusive and some can be used in combination to produce desired results.

Use soapy water

Here’s an alternative, a little cheaper and more time-consuming, and low-tech to dub mixing: pluck or trim the feathers you want to mix into a large-necked or stoppered glass bottle. Mix as desired: fluff, thorny cover, feathers, ruffles, etc and add water and a little dish soap or shampoo. Cover and shake vigorously for half a minute or less. Drain the water through a sieve or coffee filter, place the wet and unfortunate-looking bristles into the glass again and rinse with clean water. Repeat the rinsing process until there is no more foam when you shake the glass. The usual few times are enough. Pour the bristles into a coffee filter, spread out a little, and let dry for a day or so. You can now take it out and put it in your pocket and you’ll have a well-mixed and generally easy-to-apply dub.

Recommended voiceover mixes

Read more: how to make monkey bread in the microwave grey These blends are all made from natural rabbit and SLF – gray and pearl top and sparkling red rabbit and SLF underneath. Here are some good and useful dubs: Read more: how to play halloween theme on piano

Normal Rabbit – Trim the fur on natural or dyed rabbit skin and mix well. Most suitable for coffee grinder. The dubbing will become very dense and easy to apply. The undercoat is long and soft and will grip most threads well.

Rabbit and Deer Fur – Mix some fine deer hair into the above mixture. About 1/10-1/5 the number of rabbits. Deer hair should not be too long – about 2/5 ″ (1 cm). I used the surplus from the mess guys with luck. Some deer hair will be lost when using voice acting, but the results are still great.

Rabbits and SLF – Cut the rabbit’s natural skin and remove as much of the guard hair as possible. The rest of the lining is usually a dull gray color. Mix into this SLF with one or several colors. SLF must be cut into pieces no longer than 1/2 ″ (1.5 cm) long. I like the combination of bright red, dark olive and off-white. I take 1/3 of each plus about 1/4 of the whole portion.

Squirrel and Antron – Cut hair from natural or dyed squirrel skin with scissors. You may want to remove some of the guard hairs. Mix with approx. 1/3 white, sparkling antron, cut into 2/5 ″ (1 cm) pieces in a coffee grinder.

Marabou – This is one of the best and most underrated dubs I know. It includes all residues from most types of feathers. Of course you can also use ‘genuine’ marabou. While working with bristles, you often strip the ‘webby’ – the fur – the part of the bolt that pulls away from the prong. Instead, you should cut them with scissors and put them in a box or bag. After collecting a sufficient amount, just drop it in the coffee grinder and run it for a few seconds. Static electricity will be an issue with very light and soft materials – but trust me: it’s worth the trouble.