bobG Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 While my baits are turning out well, the colors are very basic. I'm trying to give my baits that real nice irredescent, pearly appearance you see in commercially produced baits. I guess I'm going to have to begin adding lumina and or pearl powders in order to get that same 'look'. Since I've never used it before, can anyone here help me shorten the learning curve? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 They work great. Just start small in amount. They go a long way. You can get to much fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Don't forget the highlights. They will give the irridesent look you mentioned. Just as Shane said, start with just a little and see what you have; then go from there. A 1/16th tsp or 1/32nd tsp is plenty to start with 4 oz plastic. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I really like the luminas. Sometimes just a matchhead amount is all that needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artificial All The Way Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) I’m new at this but am loving that Lum stuff. Peal White is great by it self or with any other colors. I make only larger (9" and up) saltwater baits. Really looks great on big lures. Use just a little (1/8 tsp per cup) and it looks like sparkling ice. With just a little more (1/4 tsp and 12 drops of white) and get a very nice pearl effect. I’m ordering a bunch more colors now to play with. Jay If you do most of your fishing in the big water try getting turquoise highlight and green highlight. You'll be surprised at what you can get done. In the soft plastic gallery under my name; or click on the number 54 at the top right and you will see a bait that has those 2 colors on it to immitate a salmon fry. Question:- Do you like the color Spanish Mackeral? www.novalures.com Edited April 15, 2009 by nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 My first powders that I used was the same that I used when painting duck decoys for art shows.I still use them the most.You can get a set of maybe a dozen colors to play with from a art store,woodcarving supply,or at a art show that sells their products.I love the effect the powders give.I use only the pearl powder to get the white base I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artificial All The Way Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 If you do most of your fishing in the big water try getting turquoise highlight and green highlight. You'll be surprised at what you can get done. In the soft plastic gallery under my name; or click on the number 54 at the top right and you will see a bait that has those 2 colors on it to immitate a salmon fry.Question:- Do you like the color Spanish Mackeral? Yes to all of the above Nova. Great colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
