TMatherne Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Does anyone know where I can find this mesh material? Please let me know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Yep and cheap too $2.00 @ Walmart. Look for a bath mesh sponge. Just unravel it for a couple of yards of material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 dollar store. laundry bag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Tried that stuff. Lines were too thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMatherne Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks for the info. I've tried many wash sponges from many different stores. I've thought the lines were too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 12 hours ago, Ted Matherne said: Thanks for the info. I've tried many wash sponges from many different stores. I've thought the lines were too thin. http://www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Painting-Accessories/Scale-Netting.html They sell scale netting order # 3078 fine or course. They also have a tutorial @ that link...hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yep I've found that all bath wash netting is not equal. Some are heavier line, some have smaller open areas. It's all in what you want...just gotta look for them. I've been caught making Some intense examination of some. Get some looks too. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yea I have got some strange looks and comments when buying Sally Hanson clear nail polish. Best to send the wifey shopping for those ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I've found the best selections at a fabric shop. They have stuff called "Tulle" or something like that, that works well. Different sizes and pattern shapes available. Walmart has a small amount of this stuff. Hope you find what you're looking for!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, Ted Matherne said: Thanks for the info. I've tried many wash sponges from many different stores. I've thought the lines were too thin. Bath Mesh: Measures .016" thick. Tulle: Measures . 006" thick. See attached picture for samples. Edited March 26, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Scale material can be found everywhere. Visit a fabric store. One yard of fabric 42" wide costs 1.99 to 6.99. One yd does a ton of lures. I like a little strech in most fabric I use for scales. Cut it into strips and roll it on wooden dowel. I use hex material in 3 sizes. Diamond mesh in 6 sizes, and bath sponge type mesh in 4 sizes. I save the bag that garlic comes in. It looks exactly like what you have in the picture. Some scale materials are a pita to work with. But once you use them and heat set paint with them in place, they hold their shape and slide on with no work at all. So I reuse mine as much as possible. Just store it with whatever lure blank matches it. To organize mesh, I cut swim noodles in half lengthwise and glue them to the top of my paint booth. It is handy, organized and out of the way. The wood dowels with fabric rolled on them are inserted into the foam. The size of lures varies greatly. The size of the mesh has to match the size and type of fish. Edited March 27, 2017 by Chuck Young added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMatherne Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Thanks again for the information, very helpful. I'm new at painting and also finding paint colors makes a difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Stick with it, and post some pics to the gallery. 19 hours ago, fshng2 said: Bath Mesh: Measures .016" thick. Tulle: Measures . 006" thick. See attached picture for samples. If you find the lines are too thin, you can thicken them by spraying at an angle. It gives a nice effect too. Hold your brush near the nose and angle it toward the back. Edited March 27, 2017 by Chuck Young Added info and removed nude pic of labrador retriever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleT Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 3/25/2017 at 4:33 PM, woodieb8 said: dollar store. laundry bag. Laundry bag works great for me. Cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 The thing I do pay attention to is the size of the bait compared to the opening of the mesh. I want the mesh to be a realistic size compared to the bait size. This is why I really look at the mesh. I have about 4 different size openings. When getting low, I'll cut some off and take it with me. Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMatherne Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Again, thanks for all the help. I will be on the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 The material in that pic is 100% mosquito head net that you can buy online or at walmart. Im telling you that is what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/4mm-Polyester-Hex-Mesh-Fabric/dp/B00I80QJCM/ref=pd_sbs_201_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00I80QJCM&pd_rd_r=6D8KSQ8MZ82V5YMZKQ47&pd_rd_w=DVLdH&pd_rd_wg=BcuTX&psc=1&refRID=6D8KSQ8MZ82V5YMZKQ47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMatherne Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks StriperCandy. That looks like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin_D Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Walk through the produce section at the grocery store. Many options, I like the mesh from garlic 3pks the best 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt mike Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 4/18/2017 at 9:32 PM, Austin_D said: Walk through the produce section at the grocery store. Many options, I like the mesh from garlic 3pks the best Yes!! its purple mesh right? perfect scale shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman03 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 A mesh bag of used golf balls at Canadian tire. Loofa's. A mesh bag protecting oranges worked well. I got some good mesh from a bag at work from high voltage switch parts. All over the place! I have everyone in my family keeping their eyes open for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I like using minnow nets you find at fishing dept. in Wal-Mart, Bass Pro, Academy. I just cut the netting off the handle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonpluggergino Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 This particular mesh i use myself, it comes from lingerie bags that women's wash their lingerie's, bed bath and beyond, Walmart has them to, you can also purchase tulle or bridal veil at Hobby Lobby. but they are thinner material Gino T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Joanna's fabric or hobby lobby will have what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
