Mooki Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just came across something called embossing powder, apparently used when "pimping" paper and such. As far as I could tell it's more or less the same as powder paint, weather proof and melts in place using heat. So, why do I care? - Simply cause where I reside powder paint isn't readily available, whereas embossing powder very well could be. Anyone tried the embossing powder on a jig head? Think I'll try it and see if the results are any good, still waiting for a few final parts for the fluid bed though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 My mom uses it when making Christmas/Birthday cards. Not sure if it is similar to powder paint or not. I would think it is much more expensive though it comes in 1 oz containers that cost as much or more than 2 oz of Protec powder. And there is much cheaper powder out there than Protec. I am sure there is a way to get you some powder paint that won't break the bank. I mean it is only powder. It is non hazardous and non flammable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 guy on crappie.com has started trying the embossing powders and they're coming out but he doesn't know how the paint jobs are going to hold up under fishing conditions. Besides regular powder paint I've started using PearlEx mica powder that gets mixed in with clear powder paint and they hold up GREAT under fishing. I use an 1/8th of a teaspoon of the PearlEx with 2 tablespoons of clear powder. You cure them just the same, and one package contains 12 colors colors. I have the System 1 and System II packs - at Michaels on a 50% off sale you're looking at $11 a pack. Here's a few of the cured colors Violet Brass Blue russett Solar Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooki Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I've ordered some regular Powder paint from ebay, problem is that P&P is around $20 for the few oz I ordered. This adds a bit to the price, so when I saw emossing powder available close by this would make sense economically when just needing small volumes. Haven't found PP available locally at a decent price, but I'm keeping an eye out. @Fatman, did you use a white base or just the mica with clear directly on the lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooki Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Quick update. Tried the embossing powder and can't recommend it. Thinking about it I realise I should probably have been able to foresee the problem. As far as I can tell embossing powder isn't made to "flow" as nice as regular PP (would make a hell of a mess on paper I suppose), so the finish is thick and a bit lumpy. Also the powder was rather coarse, but that may differ as it seems several types of this powder are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Mookie No base needed just mix it up and keep it stirred up good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
