Jeep Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Maybe a stupid question... but I do like to sign my lures when they are almost finished just before the final topcoat. So I bought a staedler permanent marker. But as it turned out when I looked again next morning.. all writing had turned into one big smear by the etex! So I wonder: what do you guys use to sign your lures? Thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Use a water based maker. Hobby stores sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Or sign them then use a water based topcoat before the etex. Like createx matte topcoat. You can't even tell it's there once you put on the final coat, and it will protect your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Smith Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 A fine tipped Sharpie (the tiny tip). Just before the Devcon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I read somewhere on this site that you can get a clear decal made with your signature, so you can apply it over the paint, and then top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 A fine tipped Sharpie (the tiny tip). Just before the Devcon...... He's using Etex BJ!! Like Clamboni said, use a compatible clear like Createx clear if you're using Createx paint, an you won't be able to tell that it is there. I always use either the Parma or Createx gloss clear over my sig and then heat set it thoroughly...works for Etex, Devcon, or in my case, Dicknite's. The Extra Fine, or the Ultra Fine tipped Sharpie will work...my favorite is the Extra Fine if you can find them. Common practice with Etex is to wait about 10 minutes after mixing to apply it to a lure, so it coats a little thicker. About 15 minutes into a mix of Etex, the solvent probably won't bother your Sharpie sig, but clearing over it first still makes it really pop; that goes for Devcon also. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baitmaker2 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I had the same problem with many differenct kind of markers. I finally started using a regular lead pencil. Works fine and no more trouble with smearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 If you use ETEX or another clearcoat that contains solvent, you can't use solvent based pens to sign or draw details on your bait - that includes Sharpies, etc. The easiest solution for me was to buy a fine poiint calligraphy pen (less than $5 at Michaels, etc) and use Createx black to sign the lure. A calligraphy pen is basically a plastic stick with an old style fountain pen nib attached to the end. This works out well because black is the last color I use for kill spots, etc on lures - so I just dip the pen in the airbrush cup and sign it. And black Createx flows through the pen tip better than any other color due to its small pigment particle size. It makes finer lines than any Sharpie. My signatures still look like crap but at least the lines are fine and never smeared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Smith Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 He's using Etex BJ!! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I also paint over with acrylic clear coat before topcoating ! Greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I tried several types over the years and the one I like the best is a pen used by surveyors. The ink from this pen won't run even if water is run over the top of it. I buy them at a local craft shop........look for one, they come in different tip sizes. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Micron!!!! HAIR DRYER!!! 2 MINS!!!! CLEAR COAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Great! Thnx for all your replies guys. I am sure to clearcoat next one prior to the final topcoat. Such a bummer last one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spare tire Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I use a pen with india ink no troubles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick20xd Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I'm with The Rookie on this one. Get yourself a Micron and have at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hmm - Micron $200; Calligraphy pen $2. OK, the Micron has other uses but so does the pen. Write home to Mommy, do some unique temporary tatoos before you hit the singles bar, etc. I'm sure Rookie could find even more fun things to do with one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b75nweav Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 You ought to see rookie with a mcdonalds straw,Bob.......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee jigger Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 A fine tipped Sharpie (the tiny tip). Just before the Devcon...... Do the same thing here.Works good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpholeo Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 If you are using a photo finish skin, you can print your signature right on the skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 LOL!!! BOB I have been wasting the last 30 mins thinkin about crap I could do with a pen!!! The list was too long to post!!! But for the record.. I ment Micron PEN!!! You can buy one at HOBBY Lobby for about 2.47 cent!!! not a Micron Iwata... If I could use a Micron IWATA to sign my name that small.. The last thing I would paint is fishing lures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Smith Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 The Microns are $2.99 at our Hobby Lobby..... :?Hmmm must be the price paid for living in the sticks........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 LOL!!! BOB I have been wasting the last 30 mins thinkin about crap I could do with a pen!!! The list was too long to post!!! But for the record.. I ment Micron PEN!!! You can buy one at HOBBY Lobby for about 2.47 cent!!! not a Micron Iwata... If I could use a Micron IWATA to sign my name that small.. The last thing I would paint is fishing lures!! Micron, Water based paint, and 60 psi. Thinking that wouldn't go too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
