Gar-Tracker Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) I ordered some scale cloth with the assumption its to be used as a stencil, upon receiving it Im thinking it can be applied directly to the bait, how wrong or right am I and if applied would it be painted or dyed to achieve the color? Signed: Clueless in Florida. Edited July 9, 2011 by Gar-Tracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 The material is generally used as a stencil. But it can also be glued to the body and foiled over with thin aluminium foil, burnished with a blunt object, to bring out the scale pattern. This also creates a 3D effect on the bait. There are a few builders that use this method. Welcome to TU. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gar-Tracker Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) Maybe next time I should search the topic before I ask the question. OK lets change it to can the scale cloth be washed after using it as a stencil or used again, or is that not worth the mess. Thanks Dave Edited July 9, 2011 by Gar-Tracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Yes, you can wash it. Add a little fabric softener. I go to a fabric store to get mesh and it's so cheap, I just use it and toss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I also buy scale fabric (I think it's called tulle), the stuff that's used for wedding veils, from a fabric store. I don't wash it. I find it actually gets softer and easier to use when it has been used once and has a coat of heat-set airbrush paint on it. I use it until the openings start to get too small from paint buildup, and then I change to a new piece. I haven't tried fabric softener yet, but I will, now that it's been suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've found that some netting is softer and conforms to the lure better than others. One thing I've tried that seemed to help a little with the stiffer netting was to soak it in boiling water for a few seconds at a time. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekoutdoors.co Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I used to use tulle but not I have switched over to using a loofah. The material is a lot softer and won't scratch the paint on the bait but it can be harder to get your clips to hold onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) I use only body wash sponge from the shower.. After I rub them all over me for 3 or 4 weeks they soften up to peak performance. I ran a test for 6 months... Just to see which method worked better.. Brand New Body Wash Sponge or USED ONE!!! Both will work..I just feel that the overall performance of the USED BODY WASH SPONGE WORKS best.. IF you USE OLD SPICE BODY WASH. I haven't tested DOVE or my old standby... KY JELLY MIXTURE as of yet... But I will sure keep you posted if anything new ARISES... FAT POTATO OUT! Edited July 13, 2011 by The_Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Only Matt Would Come Up With These Testing Tips ........Laughing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
