The Crabby (Part II) by Barry Ord Clarke

Clip the sides to form the oval crab body shape

Insert a length of crystal hair into a length of Larva lace as shown, about 15 cm long. When inserted cut the strip into 3 pieces

Tie a knot about 1.5 cm from each end of each piece. This will not only form the knee joints on the legs but will also hold the crystal hair in position

Turn the hook up the right way again in the vice. Place a small blob of melt glue in the center of the crab's body

Then one set at a time, place on the legs. These may need an additional drop of melt glue to hold them in place

While the glue is still warm (after applying the last set of legs, quickly remove the crab from the vice and press it (melt glue side down) onto a sheet of glass or glazed tile, (I have used a film box) assuming the position that you would like the crab to take when fished

When the glue has dried you can trim away any surplus that may have come out of the sides

The completed crab can now be marked with waterproof markers if wished.