11-05-2006, 06:02 PM
I use a few clips for holding materials. They hold the material lightly so that they are not crushed and bent out of shape but wide enough to quickly grasp material. They are a plastic clip used with temporary paper shades for windows. You might be able to find them at Home Depot. If you know of someone that has bought a new home they probably have some until they get permanent blinds or shades. The clips and shades are made by Ready Shade
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I have also used an electronic test clip (not the Aligator type) to hold clumps of flash while tying. Some tiers use the test clips for a hackle pliers. Some of these clips have sharp edges which cut through the stem of the hackle so you may need to use a jeweler's file to take the sharp edge off the corners. There is one test clips that tiers prefer since they do not have the sharp edges but I don't remember the brand name.
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I have also used an electronic test clip (not the Aligator type) to hold clumps of flash while tying. Some tiers use the test clips for a hackle pliers. Some of these clips have sharp edges which cut through the stem of the hackle so you may need to use a jeweler's file to take the sharp edge off the corners. There is one test clips that tiers prefer since they do not have the sharp edges but I don't remember the brand name.
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