jrhopkins Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 here's a way to do fine details ( stripes, speckles, etc.) on baits. i used a round toothpick point to do all the details on this bait. acrylic paint will flow pretty easy so you don't need a lot of paint, i base coated it with a light tourquoise first and then did all the stripes, spots, etc. using the toothpick. if you get a little too much paint in an area just let it dry and it will flatten out . then i did a light brown on the top and a light apricot on the bottom. finally i used ( FolkArt brand ) metalic pearl white to overbrush ( lightly). this mutes the color a little so it gives the faded, lighter appearence toward the bottom of the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Very NICE ! So did you use a pointed toothpick to add the brown stripes and spots to the bait ? Or did you snip the end off to make it blunt ? Thanks for sharing !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Very NICE ! So did you use a pointed toothpick to add the brown stripes and spots to the bait ? Or did you snip the end off to make it blunt ? Thanks for sharing !! keep the sharp point. otherwise you'll carry too much paint. you can always add paint. a lot harder to take it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro98 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Geat job as usual! That sound painstaking!!! What do you use to dry the acrylic paint? Never really worked with them much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 JR, as always, Beautiful! I am not worthy to even see that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Geat job as usual! That sound painstaking!!! What do you use to dry the acrylic paint? Never really worked with them much. dry pretty fast and a little goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGHUNNA Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Spectacular looking swim-bait Mr. Hopkins!! Thanks for sharing you technique with us sir. I truly envy your craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonbender Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Awsome job fella, I'd be afraid to throw that in the water for fear of losing it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcleod Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 John, awesome work. Love the details in the fins. Angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchemCaro Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 WOW! Now that's another great paint job! Thanks for sharing John. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpezrosa.com Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 good, very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltydog Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 FANTSTIC, Will you be putting that one on your site? GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Just beautiful work John. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
