Epoxy Coated Spoons

[dfective1]

Since we dont have alot of water in California and it's way to hot for me to enjoy my fishing I thought I better sit in front of the fan and paint spoons for the upcoming Fall and Winter.

Okay since my first post on these boards I added an epoxy clear coat to my spoons to help protect the paint just a little bit longer. It don't help with loosing them though. Lol. I haven't tested any of these color patterns yet so  tell me what you guys think.

 If needed I can post full pictures to get a better look at the spoons.










I'd be interested in hearing  ideas on how others paint and coat their spoons as well thanks for looking.

[Jerry V]

Those are VERY nice.    I think you've got that process down, nice work.  I like them all.

[Denny Welch]

Hey d,

Isn't it fun sittin' by a fan on a hot day playin' with stuff you like playin' with?  Good job.  The next step is posting pictures of fish you catch with those spoons.

[dfective1]

Hey d,

Isn't it fun sittin' by a fan on a hot day playin' with stuff you like playin' with?  Good job.  The next step is posting pictures of fish you catch with those spoons.

 ya, can't beat it. Lol.


 Those spoons are fresh off the rack, your right they need testing big time.

Maybe this Wednesday up by Chico

[ctom]

I like seeing what works in different parts of the country. Very nice combos there.

[Do-It Corp.]

Agree.  Fun to see the variety of finishes.  Thanks for posting.

[pjmcla]

I usually coat mine with  CSI clear powder paint and bake at 350 for a full 15 minutes.  The clear vinyl paint will work on colors that are proven not to run.

[Denny Welch]

d...are you from the Chico area?  I'm in Cool.

[dfective1]

Right down the road from ya in Lincoln.
Great jumping off point to lots of great fishing. I only mentioned Chico because I may head that direction for the salmon opener.

[dfective1]

I usually coat mine with  CSI clear powder paint and bake at 350 for a full 15 minutes.  The clear vinyl paint will work on colors that are proven not to run.

I used the Gorilla glue two part epoxy (clear) after I thinned it down with acetone. If I didn't thin it, it would go off in the five minutes like it says.
 Adding glitter and powdered pearlescent worm coloring to it made it interesting.
Here you can see the rack I made to coat them, using it allows me to coat both sides with a quick flip of the spoon.

[ctom]

That's a neat idea for larger spoons.

I've always maintained that nothing is nature is perfect [except maybe for Mo's daughter  ] and the randomness in the color coats achieves that beautifully while still getting color where its needed. Really nice work there.

[Muskygary]

I see some with the reflective tape in the middle of the picture. How do you like those as compared to the powder painted ones?

[Fatman]

Nice paint jobs!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[dfective1]

I see some with the reflective tape in the middle of the picture. How do you like those as compared to the powder painted ones?

Funny you should ask. That how this got started. I was sick of my tape coming off so I used epoxy to hold it down. So far I've gotten a good response from my buddies on those. I make them up just for spooning salmon on the Sacramento river, the water usually only has about 1 foot visibility at best.
 As far as which I like best and for easy of application,  I'd go with either a paint or a sticker then the epoxy. Much easier for me to customize the spoon to my liking.



Thanks for the kind words guys. It keeps me motivated to make more and try new things.

 

[Muskygary]

You do a super good work. I have been thinking about using powder paint or the tape on the bodies of the ZV Vibrating lure. I guess I would dip in seal coat; but I don't want to loose any action on the blade.