JBlaze Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Anyone ever put cloth on the side of a crank bait? Quite some time ago, I purchased some cloth that had a very shimmerey flash to it when held up to the light. It was very thin. I made a crank and glued the cloth to the sides of it. Well the cloth had small stiff little threads where I cut it out and I could not get them to lay smooth/flat against the sides of the crank and the protruded through the epoxy top coat. I did manage to catch a few bass on it before it started shedding the top coat. A few days ago while looking for something else, I came across this cloth and decided to take another stab at it. So far it is looking like it might work. I used 3m contact cement this time, hopefully it will do a better job. Just wanted to show how the sides change colors as it rotates on the dryer. Will post a pic in then gallery when they are finished. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Don't know what happened to the video, will try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 My video is to large, it will not let me upload. Sorry I will make a smaller one in the morning and try again. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RayburnGuy Posted September 29, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Sounds interesting John. So long as I don't have to learn to knit little sweaters to put on cranks. Ben 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 or you can upload it to youtube and post a link to it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Put the video on YouTube as Stretcher66 suggests. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 The color you see is determined by the angle from which it is viewed. Could not get video clip to load. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Same lure, different angle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingerBaits Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 If it is a regular thread try using a hot knife to cut the shape, you may get it to lay down then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) If it is a regular thread try using a hot knife to cut the shape, you may get it to lay down then.IIt looks like a flat thread, I jut put the second coat of D2T on and I can see a few of the threads sticking through it. Thanks for that suggestion. I have a hot knife for cutting decals, that should work. Again, thanks. John Edited September 29, 2016 by JBlaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Do you know what kind of material it is made out of? and would it lose its shine if it was washed in a washing machine? i was thinking some type of fabric softener to help relax the threads so that they will not be so stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzfly Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I would sand it down after the first coat of epoxy and then put another skim coat over it. All the scuff marks and scratches will disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Possibly, either before or after applying the cloth run a match across the the edges and the ends will curl inwards......or catch on fire! That stuff gives a nice effect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Fabric softener is a bad idea. It contains wax and will; make the fabric repel paint, epoxy, topcoat, etc. I'm with wit buzzfly. sand it in between coats. Let it fully cure. Use fresh sandpaper. It will turn dull, but that will disappear with the next coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzfly Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sanding after the first coat will work the same way you layup firberglass mat. Just grind the edge smooth and recoat. Also, if you want a very clean line for the edge, epoxy down a piece of material bigger than you need, and let this set and trim it to size with a NEW blade when it's in the gel state. For Devcon it's about 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Chuck, Richard and Buz, all good ideas any one of them will most likely take care of my problem. Thanks for your input and helpful suggestons. Thats why I like TU! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 this stuff looks like very thin/fine flat strips plastic or mylar or a similar material held/bound/woven together with something that looks like a fine spider web. I have no idea what it is. I Think the next time I use it I will pass a flame over the edges as Richard suggested and I believe they may melt away I like the effects of it and will continue to tinker with it until I get something that I am very happy with. I bought the material at Walmart, it is very thin and translucent until I put it over a dark background or shine a light directly on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
