Bassfisher1 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 What is a good method for putting a signature on a hard bait? This has been the most difficult thing for me,ugh.....any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I've tried a few methods. Fine tip pen has been my final go to method. But I usually just write my last name on the lure. I have tried decal paper from hobby lobby, but it seemed to thick and looked funky. I tried a label maker with white paper and did not like that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 nedyarb, Do you do anything to ensure that the ink from the pen does not run after clearing the bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 No, I've used d2t, etex, dn, and never had an issue with it. The pen I users from hobby lobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 X2 Good pens. Only problem I have encountered is handling the baits while installing bills and topcoats. Often, i will have alcohol residue on fingers and this handling of bait in this area will sometimes smear the signature. All good though, what better signature than the fingerprint of the maker. Personal touch indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfisher1 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks for the info Ned. I will give that pin a try. It looks like that pen is waterproof. Maybe that's what makes it work as just any old ink pen will not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I use a fine tipped calligraphy pen from Michael's craft store + black Createx paint. Cheap, lasts forever, and the paint won't run if hit with a solvent topcoat. A calligraphy pen is the same thing as a fountain pen, just without the ink reservoir. Dip the tip in paint or ink, write. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I use the Micron, but i spay all of my baits right before clear coat. I use BSI and the ink will smear sometimes if i don't.....The main reason i spray, though right before clear coating, is I NEVER have a problem with the epoxy pullying away because of contamination. It covers all.... I also have seen a (I think) a You tube video where a guy used a stencil and sprayed his name on with createx or whatever he was using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Richard, What do you spray with before clear coating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Usually, some color shift paint.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Must hobby stores have a fine tip paint pen in different colors (gold silver) , thats what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
