emptystringer81 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Im courious what everyone uses to make different size and shape scales? I bought a yard of fabric from hobby lobby that has small holes and a yard that has bigger holes, My gf gave me a good idea I need to get some stalkings and use that for scales. She wouldn't let me cut up her stalkings :/ lol. Any other pattern that is cool would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I use everything from wire mesh to garage sale items like netted gym bags . Cut out the net throw the rest away . Have even unwound those girly sponge looking things used in the shower . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Im courious what everyone uses to make different size and shape scales? I bought a yard of fabric from hobby lobby that has small holes and a yard that has bigger holes, My gf gave me a good idea I need to get some stalkings and use that for scales. She wouldn't let me cut up her stalkings :/ lol. Any other pattern that is cool would be appreciated. I might as well be the first to mention the search button. It's located on this page in the upper right hand side. I just typed in "how to make scales" and came up with 69 hits, with that many hits, you surely can find something to use. Jerry P.S. Sorry to be so mean but some of the guys on TU may not even answer the post......just sayn' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Try using the small tule mesh, and overlaying it with the green mesh from an avacado bag. It looks almost 3D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 If you have the mechanics of how to paint a scale pattern then the only thing limiting you is your imagination. There are numerous things you can use that you don't necessarily get from a fabric store. Mosquito netting, bath loofahs, netting on some dish washing sponges, nylon window screen material, etc. etc. Just keep it in the back of your mind and you will start to notice many things that can be used to make scales as you go about your normal day. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfflipper Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 It took me months to finally figure out what to use. just sayn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 With much respect for Bassguy, who has a valid point. I think it is good to have one of these scale threads once in a while. This is how we find new ideas. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bester Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 For sure Vodkaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptystringer81 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 With much respect for Bassguy, who has a valid point. I think it is good to have one of these scale threads once in a while. This is how we find new ideas. Dave Thank ya, Im sure there is a lot of things that has been talked about before on here, but this is a forum right? Not google, Just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptystringer81 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 If I run across something oddball that makes good scales ill spread the word. Good idear about the avocado bag Mark, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I know this refers to paint more-so, but I remember seeing this in the last couple weeks. I've been meaning to try this, but haven't yet. I saw in a you tube video of a guy making scale patterns in foil by laying a square sheet of aluminum over a wire mesh (looked like a metal, but I'm sure a plastic mesh would work). He rubbed the scale pattern into the foil before putting it on the lure. Since I find it difficult to roll a pattern on resin lures (unlike balsa), I'm going to give this method a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I know this refers to paint more-so, but I remember seeing this in the last couple weeks. I've been meaning to try this, but haven't yet. I saw in a you tube video of a guy making scale patterns in foil by laying a square sheet of aluminum over a wire mesh (looked like a metal, but I'm sure a plastic mesh would work). He rubbed the scale pattern into the foil before putting it on the lure. Since I find it difficult to roll a pattern on resin lures (unlike balsa), I'm going to give this method a go. If I'm not mistaken Solarfall has a video using this process in his series of videos. Might be worth a look. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j27 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 A minnow net works well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 The best thing I've found is the Coleman mosquito net headgear thing (look in camping supplies).... I bought one at Wal (of China) Mart for like 1.99 and it is the perfect size for the 1.5 / 2.5 size cranks I usually make.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptystringer81 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 thanks, Ill have to try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I use tulle (from Hobby Lobby) but clip it to my lures with binder clips so the tulle doesn't shift and blur the lines. It works good enough to catch fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtoolsniper Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I got this idea from RayburnGuy if I recall correctly. After you put down your base color and set it, apply the mesh. Then apply another coat of the base color over the net and set it to prevent the scale color from running under the netting. This handy tip really made my scales crisp! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 A smart idea, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I seem to remember discussing that Sniper. Glad it's working for you. Anyone trying this for the first time should remember to use light coats of paint as it doesn't take much to "seal" the netting. Too much paint piled up on the netting can result in the paint being lifted from the bait when the netting is removed. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I seem to remember discussing that Sniper. Glad it's working for you. Anyone trying this for the first time should remember to use light coats of paint as it doesn't take much to "seal" the netting. Too much paint piled up on the netting can result in the paint being lifted from the bait when the netting is removed. Ben Boy howdy, did I learn that the hard way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Boy howdy, did I learn that the hard way.... It's been my experience that lessons learned the "hard way" aren't soon forgotten. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I used that technique after Rayburn Guy posted about it. I put my sealer coat on to thick. When the netting was removed it left for a rough finish that looked bad.... Thin coats are the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 "But on the other hand.....there's a wedding band". I don't remember the singer/song writer, but that was a great line from a country western song. See what happens when I have a glass of wine before I post!? I used to put my scale paint on thick to get the 3D effect. It was a pain to remove without pulling the paint off, but it did give the 3D effect. I don't do it anymore because I'm lazy, and I've gotten effective results without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 "But on the other hand.....there's a wedding band". I don't remember the singer/song writer, but that was a great line from a country western song. See what happens when I have a glass of wine before I post!? I used to put my scale paint on thick to get the 3D effect. It was a pain to remove without pulling the paint off, but it did give the 3D effect. I don't do it anymore because I'm lazy, and I've gotten effective results without it. Mark...i think the song title is .....Right Left Hand...singer Randy Travis......Not sure but i think the song writer is Paul Overstreet. He is from Vancleave MS i think. I lived about 30 miles down the road from him. He use to play on the gulf coast before he moved to Nashville. He's known more for song writing than his singing.....But he did sing a few of his songs on the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Mark...i think the song title is .....Right Left Hand...singer Randy Travis......Not sure but i think the song writer is Paul Overstreet. He is from Vancleave MS i think. I lived about 30 miles down the road from him. He use to play on the gulf coast before he moved to Nashville. He's known more for song writing than his singing.....But he did sing a few of his songs on the radio. Thanks. That sounds familiar, but it's been a few years, and a few beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
