The Dude Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm sure this is out there somewhere, I just couldn't find the answer! What type of glitter do you use and what size? I've bought a couple of sizes and name brands from our local craft store and the color comes off of the glitter. I don't put it in until I'm just before I pour, and I get a couple of good baits, then my glitter turns to s#!t:mad:. Is the glitter on Del different material or something so the color won't run or dissappear? Or is this something I'm doing in the pouring process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 its the craft glitter get some from dell the craft glitter is not made to take the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTackle Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 All of the glitter I bought at craft stores ended up in the trash. It changes the plastic color when hot. I only buy glitter from Del-Mart. I've never had a problem with his glitter. I typically use .040, or .035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Made the same mistake. Gave craft glitter to my bride for her stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Check out ozarktackle.com. Their glitter is as good as you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJS Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Just wondering. What is the good glitter made from? Metalic or some sort of heat tolerant plastic... or what??? If metalic, how might that interfer with being microwaved?... microwaves don't like metalic things. I remelt a lot of store bought soft plastics with glitter, (like BassAssassins, charteuse silver/glitter), and they remelt perfectly and true to color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I've always thought its was some type of mylar. The glitter made for worms is definitely not metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I've always thought its was some type of mylar. The glitter made for worms is definitely not metal. Yes it is.The best non bleeding glitter is metal. I been selling it since the begining. You can cook metal in a microwave alll day long and it wont spark. the spark is caused my reflection, one even some craft glitters you will get arcing. Myth Busters 101 LOL there was a really cool show about 2-3 years ago on microwaves. I posted the show name and info on here. its well worth watching for anyone thats uses a microwave for any craft project. it also in detail explains how things actually cook (Moisture) if there isnt any moisture a micro wave will not work at all even to heat something. Believe it or not almost everything has moisture in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'm old but never too old to learn something. Is the metal steel or aluminum or ? I've only bought glitter from LC and all theirs is plastic base so there I went assuming again. I didn't choose theirs over yours Del...I wasn't aware of your business until I found this site. Unfortunately for me...I've got a lifetime supply of glitter...now that makes me feel old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirkfan Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 The silver glitter I got from LC is a metal product and included a note about using caution when microwaving...might not be compatible with all microwaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 The LC online catalog says the glitter is plastic based. Maybe they will see this and comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I generally use more than one size of glitter in every bait. Just depends on the look your after. If your trying to duplicate spots on a fish I might use four different sizes of glitter. If you just want say a slight tint to the bait use a super fine glitter. Sizes are subject to the manufacturer too. The same size glitter will be different shapes/sizes depending on who get it from. I really like Delws glitter, but I also use Barlows and Lurecraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
