Hey Cadman

[BLT]

When you do your 2nd and 3rd colors (or more), do you actually touch the jig with the brush or just hold it above the jig and tap it. I was on another forum where a member touched the jig with the brush. I have never done that, just the tap method. That being said, I don't go for all the detail right now that you go for on yours. Seems like the saltwater gang isn't into as much detail as the fresh water/spinner gang.

I am getting the do-it Ultra Minnow mold this winter in the 2,3 and 4 oz. size, and plan on getting a little more fancy with these. 8/0 hook, and I need to make some bigger powder paint cups lol.

[cadman]

BLT,

I don't know how others can actually touch a hot jig with a brush. I have done this by accident and the results are horrible. First of all you get hair stuck to the paint, and or you screw up the paint job and or you melt the brush hairs. All of this makes the jig look like c$$p along with damaging your brush. I tap all of my powder paint on my jigs. I'm sure there are other ways, so I can't comment on any other process. I would actually like to see someone put powder paint and touch their brush on a hot jig. If you know of a video, please post it. I'm always looking for new and maybe better ideas. There are many ways to achieve different colors by buying one or two colors. Columbia Coatings has some excellent powder paint in some very interesting colors and shades. There are veins, marbles, imrons, metallics and color shifting paints available now in powder. So the colors and ideas are endless and are left only to your imagination and skill level. More than anything else, when you do multicolors, there is a learning curve that you will have to achieve. That is applying thin coats, and not burning the paint in the process. Take a look at the thread Powder Coat or Paint. Look at Psv's spinnerbait. Now that is multi-color work at it's finest. Clean, even and clear. If you need help on multi-color ask here and there are a lot of guys doing it now with excellent results, along with many willing to help out.

Edited October 1, 2010 by cadman

[Richard Prager]

I found out the "paint" method quite by accident. I got a little too close with the brush. What I did find out though, it will work if you kind of just let the powder flow off the brush onto the lead. The brush is not actually touching the lead. You really have to load up some powder on the brush. I really didn't care for the way it looked compared to Cadman's (thank you Ted) tap method. Tapping gives it that airbrush look and blends nicely. I recently did some 3 oz jigs for a friend and found it very easy to tap as many colors as you like with the larger surface of that jig.

[BLT]

I'm waiting for a reply from him, but the post does say to tap the brush onto the jig. Waiting to read what type of brush he uses. Haven't seen that he posted a video either, but he is held in very high regards on another forum for jigs and wood plug making. Here is a quote from his post..

"One thing to watch is that you do not get the jig too hot. If you do, you'll end up burning the brush brissles or having problems with the brush sticking. In some cases, you'll note that the paint seems sort of powdery after you put on the second or third color. Once you bake them, they should all come out smooth. Takes a little practice, but you'll pick it up pretty quick."

I have seen pics of his work before, and he does do a nice job.

[psilvers]

Cadman,

What kind of brushes do you use for tapping? I will have to try that technique again.

Do you use high quality brushes and what kind of bristle (i.e. synthetic, camel hair, etc.) are they?

Thanks for your help.

Pete

[cadman]

I'm waiting for a reply from him, but the post does say to tap the brush onto the jig. Waiting to read what type of brush he uses. Haven't seen that he posted a video either, but he is held in very high regards on another forum for jigs and wood plug making. Here is a quote from his post..

"One thing to watch is that you do not get the jig too hot. If you do, you'll end up burning the brush brissles or having problems with the brush sticking. In some cases, you'll note that the paint seems sort of powdery after you put on the second or third color. Once you bake them, they should all come out smooth. Takes a little practice, but you'll pick it up pretty quick."

I have seen pics of his work before, and he does do a nice job.

BLT,

I would like to see his stuff as well. I take nothing from anyone as far as talent. We all have things that we are good at and excell in. We all can't be Rembrandt's and in all honesty the fish don't care. It all comes down to what we all want to achieve. All I can say is that like anything, if you want to excell in something you must practice and keep practicing to keep your skills sharp. As far as his quote goes, you can put on powder paint on a warm jig and once you heat it well it will all blend in. The thing I would question myself if I did this is how warm is warm before it is too hot. I personally like to do what 152nd Street Baits mentioned. Load up a brush if you need to cover a lot and don't put on as much if you don't want to. Also it is better to put on less and add, this way you won't put on globs of paint.

[cadman]

Cadman,

What kind of brushes do you use for tapping? I will have to try that technique again.

Do you use high quality brushes and what kind of bristle (i.e. synthetic, camel hair, etc.) are they?

Thanks for your help.

Pete

Pete,

I do not use high quality brushes. $1 at the most in cost. The hairs are camel hair. Do not get brushes that have stiff bristles, as they will not hold powder as well. There are also kids nylon brushes that I use for epoxy, but they are not good for powder paint. PM me your e-mail and I will send you some pics of what kind of brushes I have.

[psilvers]

Thanks. You have a PM.

Pete

Pete,

I do not use high quality brushes. $1 at the most in cost. The hairs are camel hair. Do not get brushes that have stiff bristles, as they will not hold powder as well. There are also kids nylon brushes that I use for epoxy, but they are not good for powder paint. PM me your e-mail and I will send you some pics of what kind of brushes I have.

[BLT]

BLT,

I would like to see his stuff as well. I take nothing from anyone as far as talent. We all have things that we are good at and excell in. We all can't be Rembrandt's and in all honesty the fish don't care. It all comes down to what we all want to achieve. All I can say is that like anything, if you want to excell in something you must practice and keep practicing to keep your skills sharp. As far as his quote goes, you can put on powder paint on a warm jig and once you heat it well it will all blend in. The thing I would question myself if I did this is how warm is warm before it is too hot. I personally like to do what 152nd Street Baits mentioned. Load up a brush if you need to cover a lot and don't put on as much if you don't want to. Also it is better to put on less and add, this way you won't put on globs of paint.

I went back and found a pic, I think we get a better transition/blend than he does. I'll stick with my tap method I have been using.