Tyler's lure painting 101, and a few pics

[Fuzzy]

I use two part, but very thin. To me it's the worse part. As much as I think it's a pain, find a drying wheel, keep everything even

 

[ukfod1]

those look real good

 

[TheMacDaddy]

Honestly, I didn't know the clear coat created the thickness, I always thought it was the paint... Most of the time you have to double dip it, so the paint dosen't fade....

 

[Tr19]

Tyler you can even out the lumpy clear coat with a hair drier before the clear coat sets up . Don't get it too hot or it will run like water . Are you using a drying wheel ? Also be careful with the jerk baits . Too much clear coat and they will sink like a rock . And the smaller the lures the more the weight of the clear coat will affect the action . You can thin the clear coat with denature alcohol . For some cheap scale material go to Wal-mart and get some of the wedding dress lace .

 

[Nomad 1500]

something else that works well for painting scales is those nylon shower sponge things. just cut the string holding it together and you'll have enough to last for a long time. stretches really nice to make diamond patterns too.

 

[TheMacDaddy]

Powder paint I will coat it on and stick it in the oven... If I'm dipping jig heads I will have rack available so I can let the jig heads dry.... Use a little bit of paint thinner, so the paint dosen't get too thick... I always use two coats.....

 

[tyler ware]

NEver heard of a drying wheel. I guess it spins it to even the coat and maybe even sling off the extra. Thanks for all the feed back, ready to try another one now.

 

[Tr19]

A drying wheel is a must to get the clear coat smooth and even and they are easy to make . Go to Tackleunderground.com and you can get plans to make one .