redg8r Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hi Fellas, I've been tryin to put some holographic foil in my swimbaits, like storm & others are doing, just wanted to pass along my findings & maybe gather some new ideas from someone else who might be trying this. typical mylar, like what's used in most craft foils & common glitters dont like hot plastic at all...... the glitter curls & fades and the sheet type instantly turns to something resembling thin tarnished aluminum foil. Ive been using a variety of materials, holo-lazer foil (adhesive backed) along with some samples of signmaking mylars sent to me from a fellow tacklemaker (thanks Count Dracalure Ive found some glitters that work (embossing type, meant for heat) but no sheet type holographic foils. I'm wondering what the big boys are using that withstands the heat? polyester?, can that even be available in holographic?....sigh. anyway, back to the shop/lab...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Red, I tried the same thing about 3 months ago, with the same results I tried using the foil type ribbon, for wrapping presents. No go. I pretty much gave up after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Lures Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hey Red what size glitter are you looking for exactly I might know some place you can get it. Fireball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted May 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 actually I'm looking for sheet stock, any size really, as long as I can get enough to imbed in a 6"+ swimbait & other assorted soft plastics. Thanks Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper lures Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Red, How about just using plain old foil and cut it then do what your doing? This would still give you the reflective minnow look. Let me know how it works. Just a thought off the top of my head. I also might have another material that may work let me see if it holds up to heat I will post back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted June 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 How about just using plain old foil and cut it then do what your doing? This is the stuff I'm talkin bout, aluminum foil might work, but....naa, I need some Flash Thanks for the thought, & if you do find somethin, let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper lures Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Red, Where ya gettin that there holomylar stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted June 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Where ya gettin that there holomylar stuff? I did a lil "horse trading" with a guy that makes signs for a livin, he was nice enough to send me some scraps & samples, but they dont hold up well to hot plastic. they have a ton of other uses though..nice & flashy too. the one on the far right has no pattern, like whats used on YoZuri's lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper lures Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Red, would it be possible to put a person in touch with this fellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Lures Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 I found some neat polyester glitters but haven't found you any sheet stock yet let me make a few phone calls this week and I'll see what I can come up with. Found the comapny that makes the glitter in ranger boats. Fireball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count draculure Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Hi Red, I don't read the soft plastic forum very often, so I was a bit surprised to see my name come up. I can't really help with your melting problem, but thought I should let you know that the adhesive backed holographic material is a polyester product. There may be a different poly that would work though. Have you tried any of the flakes made for automotive custom painting? They offer some pretty intense stuff. Speaking of holographics... I've been experimenting lately with making holograhic epoxy eyes and I've cut some holo scales. Cutting the stuff into a pattern helps it conform to round lures. Anyway, wish I could be of more help. If I come across something different, I 'll send it down . Have a good one! Count Draculure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted June 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Red' date='would it be possible to put a person in touch with this fellow?[/quote'] There ya go Reaper Thanks Count, By no means was I complaining bout the foils, when we spoke last, I was usin it for wrapping cranks, but gave it a go in the plastic with the results above. Glad to see your still around. BTW, Count dracalure made me a an auto sticker for the back window with my logo (redg8r lures) & it turned out awesome!, nice & big, I can recommend his work to everyone, that is if he dont mind Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count draculure Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Thanks for the kind words Red. Yep, I'm still around. It was a difficult winter (health problems); but I'm back up and kickin'. It might have something to do with fishing season opening.... Take care. Count Draculure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
