Wrap the wire about half-way down the bend

Trim the back and begin wrapping the thread near the head - catch the wire in to hold it

Trim the wire and catch in 2 strips of Peacock herl for the thorax

I wrap the herl from back to front and back again. This gives a nice shape.

Trim and whip finish behind the bead

Smooth down the tag end of the wire and give it a drop of Super-Glue