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Jigs, Spinnerbaits and Sinkers => Painting and Finishing Lures => Topic started by: walleyetracker85 on 09/23/15 14:12 UTC
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Hey guys I have some questions on adding glitter to jigs. I'm wanting to make some jigs similar to northland disco jig.
So let's say I have a red jig and wanna add red glitter. My question is do I paint the jig red and then dip in red glitter and clear or do I mix the glitter paint and clear all together? Thanks for the help guys!
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Best way I found is to powder paint then use glitter finger nail polish to add the glitter. That way you don't mess up the powder paint for future colors
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Do I need to cure between the coats or just when finished?
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You could use a disco color of powder paint from Do-It. Or you could get a red candy color of powder paint that they carry and add red glitter to it.
I have a couple guys that buy commercial tackle and have me add a glitter top coat to the already finished baits. I give the baits a shot of clear lacquer then quickly dust micro glitter in the color they want onto the wet paint and then give it another light shot of clear. Lots of ways to get glitter on baits. Those disco colors of powder paint are a snap if you only need the one color though.
Some nail polishes don't play nice with powder coats even if the powder has been baked.
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Tom is right. Do-It does offer disco colors in powder paint and the essential series glitter does work in both liquid paint and powder paint if you want to go heavier on the glitter.
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Thanks for all the help guys. I'm trying to get away from pro tech paints for cost reasons. So if adding glitter to automotive paint where is the best place to get glitter? I'm assuming like walmart, hobby lobby, or michaels?
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I've been using some from https://www.paintwithpearl.com/ with very good results.
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Cannibul are you using glitter or powder from paint with pearl?
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You can used the same glitter as what's used in the plastic. Depending on the lure size I am guessing that the .008 size will be best. Larger lures can handle the .015.
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Thanks ctom! Do I need to bake between coats? How much glitter to how much clear guys?
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Also what's the difference in the high heat glitter and essential series glitter other than price?
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Nothing really. Essential, standard and micro glitter found at the do-it store or any other site where plastic is sold will work.
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Also what's the difference in the high heat glitter and essential series glitter other than price?
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The difference is in the amount the essential is a smaller jar 1 Oz
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Oh didn't notice that. Thanks Carolina fisher!
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Cannibul are you using glitter or powder from paint with pearl?
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I've used both.
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At first I did my base color, then re-heated and dipped into a clear and glitter mix. This one is New penny with an overcoat of clear/orange irridescent glitter
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/Fatmans1/Jigs%202/100_4921.jpg)
As I learned and asked folks on several different boards I learned how to mix so it took one dip
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(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/Fatmans1/In%20line%20spinners%20and%20parts/100_5165.jpg)
I've used glitter from JoAnnes, Hobby Lobby, Michaels and AC Moore. Brands include Tulip, Creatix, NicoleCrafts. I like the fine, extra and ultra fine glitters.
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Those look very nice. The glitter adds a custom look that you can't get any where else, plus it's something the fish haven't seen, either. I've tried the clear and glitter a few times but haven't been near as successful as this. Nice work.
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I've done the same by adding glitter to the clear and I have also added clear to the disco colors to tone it down a bit with great success.
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I sprinkle glitter on after powder coating while it's still sticky, or mix it in with the colour depending on the size of glitter.
Then spray clear powdercoat and re cook it, this makes the glitter pop
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Anybody here ever try Martha Stewart glitter? If so how did it work? It's kinda pricey but can get 40% off at michaels.
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never tried her stuff - the stuff I really like is the NicoleCrafts ultra fine glitter. I get it at AC Moore, a craft store here in Vermont. They were supposed to fix their web site so you could order but they haven't finished it yet, so I just stop at the local store and they usually have 40% off coupons, and on the days that I can get the 40% and another 20% Veterans discount even less.
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I found creatology glitter at michaels . it comes in a 12 pk. Of glitter shakers about 1 oz . each. Looks to be .008 size some good colors. Gold silver blue red etc. Cost about 8 bucks. Very easy to use I paint my jigs with one coat of cs clear then shake the glitter on let dry then put on another coat of the clear. Let it dry overnite and ready to go. The gold on tear drop jigs has been the best color this fall for walleye and sm bass.
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Good tip guys!! You gotta love CS coatings!!!!! I think the jig dip is the most well kept sectret in bait making
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It is some good stuff so far it seems to be pretty tough. And there's no heating needed. A tip I read from kdog was to fold a sheet of paper in half then unfold lay down and when you are thru putting glitter on your jigs just fold the paper back and tap the glitter back into the crease and pour back onto its container . it works good the little glitter shakers are handy. Beats the heck out of cleaning a salt shaker every time you want to change colors.