CObasser Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 2 ??????? 1. I'm looking to do some multi color jig heads . Any info on what size tip to use on my air brush ? 2. It may not be correct but i ussually do a splatter pattern on crankbaits by opening the tip up and dropping the pressure and do a poking motion . how can i get a splatter pattern on jigs with powder paint . I read about a liquid additive .Can i achieve the same results ? if so what tip size is good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I can't help you too much as the air brush I used had 3 needles or tips, a fine, medium, and large and the medium is what I used most of the time. As for doing a splatter back, when using air brush paint you simply fill a flat dish with paint and take an old toothbrush and dip the bristles in the paint and then shake the paint on the back. A lot of people, myself included, thought you could run your thumb over the bristles so the paint would shoot from the bristles onto the lure but it doesn't work too well, most of the paint ends up on your thumb. Just get the bristles of the toothbrush wet and shake the brush over your lure, like throwing with just your forearm, this will give you the effect you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 On powder paint, you will have to teach yourself that less is more. Once you put your first coat of color on, re-heat your painted jig (do not burn the paint), take a fine artist brush and load it with paint I assume black paint). Then slowly tap the powder on the hot jig while rotating the jig. Keep the distance of about 9 -12" between the jig and the brush. This will keep the jig from grabbing too much paint as it falls. Also this will take some trial and error on your part, as you don't want to put on so much paint as to make blotches instead of speckles. Also on your speckled paint that you are going to use, make sure it is really dry, as clumpy heavy paint will not fall smoothly and cause blotching. Once I find the jig I painted this way I will post a pic. here. I still believe that powder paint is the best paint to use for lead jigs. Hands down, it is definitely more durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Not to discourage BUT, given the small area of the head of a jig, some other head design might be better. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
