Senkosam Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Someone e-mailed me about string glitter and holo dust. If you read this, could you e-mail me again? My pc went down, had to format and I lost the correspondences in my e-mail. If not, I'll bulk e-mail everyone on my list that was burned onto a cd. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Frank can you list your current stock and the prices I am low on all of my glitter. Thanks, Tm PS what is holo dust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 In stock: black 4 oz -.062, 11 lbs -.090; 10 lbs. .015 and .040 hex blue 11 lbs.-.040; 16 oz - .015 bronze 4 oz - .015; 16 oz - .040 chartreuse 8 oz -.040 hex; 1 lb - .015 copper 8 oz - .04 hex; 10 lbs - .015 emerald grn 1 lb - .040 hex fuscia 11 lbs .040; 1 lb .025; gold 13 oz - .040; 16 oz - .015 - fine hologram 9 oz-.062 sq; 16 oz - .015 kelly green 16oz - .04 orange 16 oz - .015 purple 11 lbs. - .035(a maroon-purple sparkle) red 11 lbs. .040; 1 lb .025 silver 11 lbs - .090; 10 lbs. - .015 Frank Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Hey Frank, Do you have a price list on your glitter yet? You probably posted that somewhere, but I can't find it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Chris, $1.30 per oz. One of my clients suggested flat-rate envelopes at $3.85 regardless of weight. A great idea which save him a lot on a pound (total for 5 colors) to Calif. and priority 3 day shipping! Manila envelopes go by cents/ounce, postal rate - much cheaper for smaller amounts. 4 oz. for example would cost a buck to ship - period; 8 oz. - 2 bucks. Boy do I hate paying high S&H on small orders. I will inventory more colors and sizes if the demand rises. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Frank I am interested in buying some glitter but can you get some purple small and large size by LC standards. The only problem I have is the samples you sent me were good but if the glitter your selling is in zip-lock bags that dosen't work for me because it sticks to the sides and its just alot easier in little jars or the like. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Lure Craft sends anything over 1/2 pound in a big bag too. Put a 1/2 teaspoon of salt in the bag and shake it up real good. It'll knock off all that flake on the sides. Sounds ridiculous, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 TM, If I can find cheap snap-on-lid type bottles in small - medium sizes, you wouldn't mind paying extra for the container or weight? I know of some generic brands and wouldn't mind. Food storage containers by Zip Lock and Glad are a little pricier, but that's the idea. The salt idea is one I'll try, plus spraying the bag first with Static Guard. I have 11 lbs. of red, not much left of orange and will restock a few other colors tomorrow. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Make sure to get some purple and brown if possble Thanks, Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 LC's purple which is dark grape or a bright purple, like fuscia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Dark purple and Pink if possible LC dosen't sell pink do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Has anyone tried this glitter in powder paint? Think the melting temperature for plastics and cure temps for powder paint are pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Powder paint - the kind used for coating jigheads? I tried it once, the results were not good. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 Lead Head I do it all the time make sure to use the small glitter you can also add pearl powders for cool effects. I was using all LC products. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 A cheap container for shipping would be...... Wide mouth 20 oz drink bottles. Washed and a good dry and they should hold near a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Senko, Excuse me from butting in here,but if you go to drug stores,etc. that develope film they'll give you all the 35mm film canisters you want.They don't need them after the film is developed.That should work well for mailing glitter...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Nathan, most orders are from 4 oz. to 1/2 lb. They won't fit into those small containers. Plastic snap lock snack jars seem to be a better option, but will add to overall expense. The guys who have ordered have their own glass jars to transfer glitter to from no-weight plastic bags. $3.85 for 3-day priority postage for up to a pound is dirt cheap and even less for lesser amounts. I just about break even, which is fine because I really enjoy pouring and helping those who get the same kick as me. I've gotten samples from guys in appreciation to the alternative. That's primarily the reason I have 11 lbs. of different colors on hand and lesser amounts of other most used colors. If you want an inventory, pm me. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Frank I am not trying to pry into your bussness, but if you dont mine telling me what glitter is the one that works in plastic. Yesterday I bought some from wal-mart that is "aluminum and or plastic" and it works for pouring keeps the color and everything, but is only availble in a large flake size. DOnt feel obligated to anser this question if you dont want to. Thanks, Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Tm, glitter from craft stores does work, but when you figure the price per oz., it isn't a good deal. Walmart glitter is also alright except limited in sizes and colors in 4 oz. bottles. Aluminum coated and aluminum flakes can scorch and catch fire in the microwave, as well as smoke and ruin a plastic batch. I sent back 11 lbs. of .062 holographic glitter because the supplier never told me about metallic elements in it. I will purchase it from someone else. Some glitter also folds or even melts at 250 degrees, the lowest operating temperature we pour at and the safest when it comes to flakes. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 I've been using this glitter, it is killer quality. Even the .062 flakes won't curl unitl about the 3rd or 4th reheat. I tried large flake from the craft store and it curled bigtime. SenkoSam has some excellent stuff, if you want stuff in jars, put it in jars when it gets there. I personally like the bags as I am measuring the glitter and I think if I get ANY more little jars in my workspace I will finally snap. If you use aluminum glitter, it will cause fires in the microwave, leech the color off into your plastic and/or burn everything. (I learned those 3 things the hard way). Poly glitter is the only way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Thanks Z I've found some unique colors that will amaze - blue slate, almond silver, and bright yellow flake. Will send samples to all that have ordered, for your feedback. Lure color variety is the major spice that holds a big interest for many anglers and can be a primary confidence factor. Giving your valued customers a few samples of unique colors or combos in lures that they have purchased before, and it's like getting the bait for the first time. Look at Senkos -a million colors and new ones all the time. People still pay premium prices for the new winning color. (A good thing for all of you in the business!) Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Fank do you mind posting some pic of the new colors I am interested. Tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted July 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Tm, the monitor color would not do the colors justice, but I'll try to scan them and post. But here is a description of each: Steel gray is like a sparking chrome (a darker gray sparkle). Steel blue is like sparkling gun-metal with a blue tint Almond is a sparkling, light tan tint. I've put in an order for 11 pounds each of bright purple sparkle (.040), orange-copper (.015), emerald green(.040) and silver flakes (.025). What comes to mind would be a laminate of steel blue with gold flake or copper flake belly; steel gray mixed with or laminated to blue steel with orange flakes. Something different. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
