Scale Mesh

[biggamefish]

Anyone here knows where or sell scale mesh that matches a golden shiner?

[mark poulson]

I don't use a stencil for scales (there is a tutorial here on TU somewhere that shows that technique), so I would use a mesh with larger squares, stretch it tight over the bait vertically until the squares are taller diamonds, and spray at angle from the back, so the front part of the mesh diamond gets more paint.

I have a foam board mounted on a piece of plywood that I use for scale spraying.  I hold the bait and put the mesh over it, so doesn't fall, and then spread the mesh and pin it close to the bait, using push pins.  I sometimes have to re-position the pins until I get the mesh tight, and how I want it shaped and located.

If I were you I would try a test first, to determine how much to stretch the mesh, and what angle and direction to spray the scales from.

[BobP]

You ought to prowl around in a fabric store to see if they have something similar to what you're looking for.  Disregard the disapproving looks from the women customers until you get what you need!

[gone2long]

Yep I second that Joanne's is a great start if you have one where you live wedding vail material comes in all sorts of patterns.

[nedyarb]

Coleman mosquito head net

[Travis]

I have never found a commercially available product that will reproduce a a true scale pattern.  As mentioned head to the craft store fabric section and pick out a few different sized mesh that will work.  You can also strategically buy produce at times that has a little different pattern or size (garlic clove bags, individual pears, onion bags at times, etc...)  At the usual Wal Mart, Target, Bed Bath Beyond, etc.. they sell a "body sponge" that is a just a bunch of tied up mesh, garment wash bags for lingerie, etc.., and some collapsible laundry baskets also have some interesting mesh patterns. 

[Seeking 56]

Have a look at net replacement bags, I got a rubber coated one for a carp pattern and found it easy to work with.

 

s56

[mark poulson]

I forgot that, years ago, I was able to get an almost 3D effect with a larger scale pattern over a smaller one.

I used Tulle from a fabric store, and overlaid it with the green mesh that avocados come it.  I sprayed bait with a gloss black base coat, fading to pearl white on the belly.  Then I put the two mesh layers over it, and sprayed it with pearl silver, to get the effect.

Here's a link to a pick:

 

http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/4425-wood-vs-pvc/

 

If I had pulled the avocado mesh and stretched it more before I shot the silver, I'm sure I could have gotten more of a tall diamond effect.

This is just to give you another option.

[biggamefish]

Thanks guys I remember I got an old netting I bought from some online place awhile back and have use it before on different lures, I took Mark's advice and turn it the otherway around to get the long daimond shape and it turn out to be pretty close to what I wanted.

[mark poulson]

That is a nice looking bait!

[biggamefish]

thanks Mark