Aug 7, 2020 · No UV resin is not needed. Technically I guess it would make a fly last a little longer but not really unless you encased the entire fly. It's good for building up streamer heads. It can …

Jan 25, 2020 · Cured colored resin on the surface can block UV light and cause incomplete cure of the inside. However, as long as the cured resin will transmit UV light (resin that are remain …

Mar 12, 2022 · I havent seen much discussion about it so I thought I would post a tip. I found a UV light for curing resin from a 3D printer and it plugs in to the wall so it cures quickly with NO …

Apr 22, 2014 · I tie a fair number of scud and caddis larva. Both seem like great opportunity to use UV resins. Id love to see examples of members using UV resins. Scud and Larva in particular, …

Jun 13, 2016 · Solarez was actually the inventor of UV resin. They originally made it for surf boards, and have moved into products designed for fly tying, among many other applications. …

Jun 16, 2015 · Not a replacement for 5 minute epoxy. Five min epoxy requires mixing of two separate chemicals, UV doesn't. It dries in a few seconds with a UV light whereas 5 min epoxy …

Oct 29, 2015 · Thanks for the effort and confirming that other than Deer Creek, my two resin are the only ones that are truly tack free. As to the heat production, my resins are purposely …

Mar 31, 2024 · A few weeks ago I decided to try the UV thing again bought a new, rechargeable light advertised as 395-405. Works great on the old that old UV resin I have. I thought the poor …

Dec 23, 2024 · Just getting started tying and still gathering tools, I was looking for a UV resin cure light. The one I really liked was a Solarez Resinator, but at most places its $60.00. I got to …

Mar 2, 2016 · Put it in a clip and it dries in a minute or two and takes care of the tackiness. You can use an alcohol wipe to remove the tackiness. It shouldn't take several minutes to cure any …