hazmail Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Here is an example of some silver leaf scales, nearly as good as chrome BUT much more natural flash than chrome-- IMHO. Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Haz I have to assume that silver leaf is similar to gold leaf. Silver that is thinned out to a feathery thickness. I have did some consignment work on furniture in past with gold leaf. If so that's a high economic bait. While speaking of baits, I really like your work. I am going to search again and try to find a answer to my next question. How do you form around the contour of baits. Probably on YouTube. I really look that bait over, well the best that I can. Very nice detail. Thanks, Dale Edited June 26, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Sorry Dale, I called it ''gold leaf'', it's metal leaf (silver or gold color)-- Real ''Gold '' would add $25 to the cost of a lure ---- Pete Edited June 26, 2016 by hazmail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 LOL, you bet. I thought it might be a show and tell type thing. Still dang nice work. Take care, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) @ Pete, I've done some things with baits and have them at the office as a conversation piece. I won't fish with them. A few are a little crazy, painted plastics as of now. So I thought you may have done something like that. I have a paint scheme for the 4th, but it won't be ready. A young gent that I have met, has a great talent in art. I pay him to make stencils for me. He doesn't like what he has created so, I haven't got them from him yet. My fault really I met and asked him to late. The Pro that came out of him and I meeting, I got a young artist that cares about his work. Yep I pay him well for his time, he's good and I want to encourage him. I'm not good at cutting stencils. Eyes shot, hands are not steady as they use to be. Crap just age I guess. Dale Edited June 26, 2016 by DaleSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Theres my problem... I tried doing the scales before applying to the lure Btw, whats "tule" or "thule"?? Thule is a meshy fabric that was used in the 50's to puff out poodle skirts. They sell it in fabric stores. You can find a lot of different fabrics that add variety to scale masking patterns. Most are 48" wide and at $2 - $7 per yard, it is pretty cheap by our standards. I use 9 different materials for scale masking or foiling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Theres my problem... I tried doing the scales before applying to the lure Btw, whats "tule" or "thule"?? Tulle is a mesh netting that is commonly used in wedding gowns, bridal veils etc. It can be found at a variety of stores and craft shops. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Well thats good to know!.... One more thing to get "those looks" in the check out line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 As its been said before JR. Anything can be used in doing this craft/hobby. Smile and be proud as you sneak thru the line. Sorry but I'm LMAO imaging you nervously easing along thru the cashier area. This just hit me to be funny, Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Wait......get it on line!!! Your safe? Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Well thats good to know!.... One more thing to get "those looks" in the check out line Wait until you get a little older. You'll love it when you start getting "those looks". It will put a smile on your face when you freak people out. Ben p.s. Buying tulle is nothing. I used to buy tampons to soak with doe urine when bow hunting. They work great since they've already got a string to tie it up with. Talk about getting "looks". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 LOL, go get um Ben. People never think about what other needs it can be use for.....they just assume. Innovative, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 However you spell it, I use it on my lures all the time. I have a nice balsa slim minnow with a lovely sleeveless gown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Well the first attempts were pretty rough. oddly as already stated thinner would be better I guess SWMBO had heavy duty in the kitchen, though it was easy enough to file flush. Upside there are more texturing options I used a section of brad nails and attempted to give the illusion of a lateral line . Yes look at it funny and it wrinkles I used my side profile template at full size, next time I will make a copy and trim it so I don't have to glue it down to the curve. I think doing a round bait that way would drive me to drink. Properly done I think it will look better than the tape, but like I said the first ones are rough but I am pretty sure they will catch fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) You may use this for the scale pattern already, but I use loofah (bathing accessory). I look in the stores for certain sizes to match the bait size. You can get it everywhere. For this technique I'm going to get art leaf in gold, silver and copper. I believe the copper is going to be a constant with me, because it will help me with more natural color schemes. See Hazmail, I have been doing my homework on gold leaf, not being construed with real gold leaf. You know I may get some real gold and do one when I get this down. That would be a nice conversation piece. LOL Have a great day, Dale Edited June 28, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
