Ribbing
Open turns of wire, tinsel or thread over the body: for segmentation and strength.
Tie the rib in at the bend before you make the body. Once the body is done, wind the rib forward in evenly spaced open turns, in the opposite direction to the body if you want it to protect the body.
Tie it off at the front and trim.
Common mistakes
- Uneven spacing.
- Winding in the same direction as the body, so the rib sinks into it.