'CP' is an abbreviation
for Color Preserver. CP is a sealant that keeps varnish
from penetrating the silk and changing/darkening the color. Color preserved wraps are almost identical to the original color
of the silk and are opaque. Wraps not treated with CP are more-or-less transparent, with lighter colors being
more distinct.
Because CP seals the silk, overcoats of varnish can't soak in and the thread
won't
adhere to the blank and hardware as well as wraps finished
without CP. This means that, with heavy use or abuse, CP wraps can eventually crack
along the guide feet or ferrule junctions and allow water egress which can result in
thread and/or cane discoloration. Because of this I do not
use CP on ferrule wraps. If you choose to have the wraps
color preserved, the ferrule wraps will be done in a
complimentary color without CP.
Wrap color descriptors that are marked with an asterisk * are setup so you can hover your
cursor
over them and a description and/or some notes regarding the thread will be displayed.
The colors that are listed are my most common and popular. I do have
many others available,
so if you are interested in a different shade or a color that isn't listed, please ask.
Click here to see my wrap color sample sticks, both with and without CP.
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