This seems to work for me. I've been using 1 strand of the danvilles 4 strand rayon. I cut a piece just a little longer than what I need and slightly moisten the tip at tie in. working with my index finger and thumb in close I stroke the fibers all the way to the end after I make the 1st over wrap. I believe the start is important to not have any loose fibers. On each turn over I stroke back down with my right & pick up with my left and continue to the end while simutainiously getting a new grip with my right. I do this on every turn. Seems like a lot of work but once I get going thinks just flow right along.

I might add that too much preasure will cause individual fibers to break and of coarse keep off the hook point. At any time if preasure loosens there is seldom recovery as well.

I do beleive working in close does help keep the fibers from spreading too much. As Riverdancer says that UTC140 does work great. I often use one layer of it to finish off a head.