Centigrade Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Been looking for holographic scales the past year and so far I've had no success. Lots of lures have them, at least factory lures. i just can't figure what manufacturers even call it. Reference http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lucky_Craft_LC_RTO_Squarebill_Crankbaits/descpage-LCRTO.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Well i guess this is an old topic for some. So far all i found is lucky craft used to sell them as stickers called "magic scales". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 You might find something similar in the finger nail stickers at your local CVS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 You might find something similar in the finger nail stickers at your local CVS. Thanks mark, so far i'm looking into nail stickers but having trouble finding stuff that doesn't have flowers. Also looking into holographic transfer foil, under nail art. Whats CVS? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 CVS is a drug store chain in SoCal. It used to be Savon Drug Stores. Any place that sells nail supplies should have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Googled it, its like shoppers drugmart here maybe. Ill give it a gander after work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Rhombic-Silver-Laser-Acrylic-Nails-Tips-Glitter-Rhombus-Shape-Sequins-Highlight-Paillette-Shiny-Ornaments/1850698_32652872424.html close but pointy Edited November 9, 2016 by Centigrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayhem1202 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 This stuff isn't exactly what you're looking for, but it's fairly close. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/reflector-tape-eyes/309111.aspx#ItemImage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 This stuff isn't exactly what you're looking for, but it's fairly close. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/reflector-tape-eyes/309111.aspx#ItemImage that stuff should work i just need to find a Canadian outlet, $15 to ship a $2 roll. Overlay two peices properly and you could probably achieve the same effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Check this out... http://www.caddisflyshop.com/prism-scale-film.html ...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 well an alternative is to use unpainted holographic blanks. and just tape off the area you want the holo scales to be, paint lure, remove tape and the holo scales will be right where you wanted them... just an idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Maybe WTP Inc. has what you are looking for. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Centigrade, you could try nail foil by using scale stencil for adhesive to achieve scale shape then applying nail foil,I wasn't overly happy with result though. Another option is using a hole punch and having round scales,you could trim to shape if time not an issue. If you use adhesive backed foil you could work out a way using a scalpel and straight edge to trim two sides of circles in rows to make more scale shaped before punching out and speed up the process if that makes sense, or just use round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Think l.p.online may have holo scale pattern on transparent backing,if so you could maybe cut out with scalpel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Buck Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Just did a search and found this website. It has a lot of different sizes, colors, and shapes of sequins that may or may not work for you. http://www.ccartwright.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=6 This company is in Arkansas, so I don't know how cost effective it would be. Maybe you could find a closer source with similar stock. Hope this helps. Josh Edited November 10, 2016 by jbck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Closest thing I've found is the holoform tape. Comes in a transparent style on basspro. But I'm more going towards individual scales, so i may need to cut my own, and build a punch. I choose not to use stencils on my baits, so most likely wont use stickers either. Something about lure uniqueness that keeps me away from symmetrical shapes. Thanks everyone for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Centigrade, Did you check the link I posted?..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) Centigrade, Did you check the link I posted?..Nathan Yes i did thanks, just can see the picture very well on my computer. I did email them about the material. Have you used it before? Do you know if the scales are part of the clear backing or more like individual stickers. One looks round and others look square in the photo. Edited November 10, 2016 by Centigrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) I wonder if scale pattern in nathans link are individually removable scales? On some lures from savage gear the scales are ovals and could be made by crushing leather punch circle into oval. Also thought of this,which are fly wing cutters i dug out- several size's and blade could be manipulated to alter shape if need be. Edited November 10, 2016 by gliders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) I wonder if scale pattern in nathans link are individually removable scales? On some lures from savage gear the scales are ovals and could be made by crushing leather punch circle into oval. Also thought of this,which are fly wing cutters i dug out-20161110_171519.jpg several size's and blade could be manipulated to alter shape if need be. Trying to find DIY punch. that looks very close to what im trying to achieve. What material is that you punched out? Does that punch have a size written on it? Edited November 10, 2016 by Centigrade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thats fly tying wing cutters in photo, i was meaning plier action leather hole type punch with wheel of cutters of different sizes. You could sqeeze one of the round cutters to oval shape. Thats just a bit of heat transfer foil i had lying about, if i can find a bit of adhesive backed foil i will try wing cutter on that as i think it would be much more practical. I do like the effect of some out of place looking scales as seen on wounded prey fish often, think this can be a trigger at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Centigrade, the wing cutters dont have sizes on them,however they come usually in set of 4 different sizes ,look for smaller sizes.Am sure they are quite cheap.if i can find other foil i will post some pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 thanks i'm on the hunt to find such a small wing tool, most are shaped like wings and not oval from what i found. I could try walmart next and bend a punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Centigrade, i am interested in doing this also as i was going to do it at one point and never got round to it,need to decide what shape will look best before i start altering stuff. Lures i have personally used with them are lucky craft sammy and savagegear 4play 3d minnow pattern. Google the 3d minnow and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Yeah im all for oval when it come to shape. But ill take anything ATM, so far can only find those punches in the UK so i guess im off to try and make one. Aliexpress sell all sorts of hologram tape if you can wait a month or more for it. Quality is a guess but a sample roll is like 0.99, and probably the same stuff you buy from a store for 3.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
