bass4cache Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I've been tinkering in the shop with the paddletails and came across some holographic scale decal from Witchcraft Tape. The light bulb went off and here is what happended. Much easier than painting. I'm sure they make the tape in just about any color imaginable, not sure about pricing. You can also use the flat eyes instead of the 3D molded eyes. Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Is that scale on the inside or outside. I'm working right now on making my own 3D eyes. I'll report on it later. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcalderone Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I've been tinkering in the shop with the paddletails and came across some holographic scale decal from Witchcraft Tape. The light bulb went off and here is what happended. Much easier than painting. I'm sure they make the tape in just about any color imaginable, not sure about pricing. You can also use the flat eyes instead of the 3D molded eyes. Kent Cache, I just checked out your website...MAN, I am impressed! Great job! Seriously, from the layout to the options to the color selection... Awesome! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnRandy Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I made eyes that turned out ok but have not pursued it. Tried the tape also but I had a cheap brand and it curled on me in the mold. Those look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I make 3d eyes and they are ok,heres how.....I took the 3d eyes we all use and stuck them to the underside of a plastic cap about 2" diameter.I filled the cap with RTV.When set peel out the mold,it now looks like the surface of a golf ball.I fill the dimples with epoxy,when dry,they pop out and usually need a little trimming.To make the pupil,paint a small dot on the back(it will be magnified and seem bigger)Try it NOVA and let me know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Does the tape stiffen the bait and impede the action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampBaits Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I make 3d eyes and they are ok,heres how.....I took the 3d eyes we all use and stuck them to the underside of a plastic cap about 2" diameter.I filled the cap with RTV.When set peel out the mold,it now looks like the surface of a golf ball.I fill the dimples with epoxy,when dry,they pop out and usually need a little trimming.To make the pupil,paint a small dot on the back(it will be magnified and seem bigger)Try it NOVA and let me know how it works out. That actually sounds really cool! Putting the pupil on the flat part of the eye would make it look nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Even better,get a 1/16 holepunch and punch out a black dot of electrical tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Braveviper; I'm working with a piece of holographic tape I had laying around and glass paint. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass4cache Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks. The tape is on the inside. I put in on after the first dip. Then dipped again. Put on the eyes and the glitter then dipped again. Its is a very very thin flexible decal. It doesnt seem affect the bait at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Glass paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Braveviper. Yep at Wallyworld. Comes in a kit under $6. It says the paint will withstand 350 degrees F. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 You could even use a marker to dot the back of the epoxy "eye" The hole punch works best I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Markers are ok but they don't cover as well as you might think and they might bleed. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 true.Let me know how they come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spungee Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Barlows has the tape in small sheets for under $3.00. About 6 or 7 colors to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Ok guys; here's the eyes, lol. Tape is punched out with hole punch, then the glass paint is applied then the black. The colored paint is almost transparent but the black covers nicely. Then I thin 2 part epoxy with alcohol and apply it as a drop to the eye. These have a "dome" to them but not quite high enough for me so I'll play with the amount of alcohol I thin the epoxy with so it makes it a little thicker. If you try this you can only do as many eyes as it takes for the epoxy to set up. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hey thats sharp looking!I hope I helped some(God knows I was helped here many times)Heres another thing i was messing around with....Instead of round pupils,I cut slits to give a cat eye look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
