Marlake Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I've painted about half a dozen baits so far and with the help of this forum, I am pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I am not very good with computers so I don't know how to put pictures on this site or I would be proud to do so. If for no other reason but to show other new guys the possibilities. I had my doubts early on. Suffice it to say that my fishin' buddies don't believe that I made these crankbaits so, that is validation enough for me. Question----I use opaque Createx paints and I see they also offer transluscent paints. Why/when would I choose one over the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Translucent paint allows you to do more gradual color transitions, color layering, and finer shading effects - which can look more naturalistic. You can still shoot it a little heavier for a solid effect. It's not a huge difference from opaque but translucent offers a few more options. Why do they call translucent paint "transparent"? Now there's a good question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlake Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Translucent paint allows you to do more gradual color transitions, color layering, and finer shading effects - which can look more naturalistic. You can still shoot it a little heavier for a solid effect. It's not a huge difference from opaque but translucent offers a few more options. Why do they call translucent paint "transparent"? Now there's a good question! Thanks,BobP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Tanslucent paint can give the finish an added dimension by staging effects within the layers of paint.. It will in some instances present a new color if shot over another color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I am by no means an advanced painter, but this is an example of what can be done with transparent paint. This is a transparent purple shot over an opaque yellow. Hope this gives you some ideas. RG http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=6211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlake Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I am by no means an advanced painter, but this is an example of what can be done with transparent paint. This is a transparent purple shot over an opaque yellow. Hope this gives you some ideas. RG http://www.tackleund...wimage&img=6211 Thats "cool" RG, I gotta try something like that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Some transparent colors, like Wildlife irridescent violet, actually flash off and on, depending on how the lure is held. It has something to do with the shape of the pigment particles, I think. They give you a chance to add subtle color changes, like hilighting the shoulders and back of a lure, but keeping the original paint scheme. Light coats are the key. Edited December 31, 2009 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Rods Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 If you ever order some clear blanks to paint, you will find very quickly that making 'GHOST' patterns works very well with transparent/translucent colors. In my opinion layering the Createx Bright Green or Bright Yellow over another color will more often than not, create a better look than using an opaque color. Of course there are times when only opaques will do the job, but I would recommend trying those first two along with the brown, red and orange. Also there are several wildlife colors like the Bass Green series etc that are just great to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
