hockeygod Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Good morning. new to the site . I am an art teacher on the north shore of Lake Superior. This spring semester we've added a new course "Lure Making". It started last spring when our Principle saw me with some size 8 Colorado blades and asked whats up, I explained how I tie all my harnesses and was getting ready for a walleye tournament. He mentioned that I should offer a Lure Making class and bingo, we had 78 students sign up for the course. So far we have built a 6' fishing rod from a blank, poured soft plastics working with different colors glitter and just experimenting and crawler harnesses, and spinner baits. Right now we will begin designing patterns and designs for trolling spoons. Many of our students and parents as do I fish Lake Superior and are excited to begin this process. This is one area that I do not have experience in, yet! That's how I found this site. I am looking for ideas, insight, direction and any input into this process and it seems I found the right place. I want these to be a quality product as with anything we create. Thanks, just wanted to share my tale and of course any input on painting spoons or thoughts would be appreciated. We offered the class for next spring as well and it sounds like we have a ton of interest. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Welcome to TU. 1. LurePartsOnline.com has a huge selection of material to build lures of all types. Email them for a catalog or check out the online copy. I am not affiliated in any way with LPO just a member like you, however they are one of our sponsors. Page 29 & 30 self adhesive tape in many colors just cut with scissors and apply Page 73/98 lists spinner jig and spinner parts. Formed wire, blades, clevis, bodies, beads all the parts you need for a one stop shop. You can get 10% discount for first time you place an order . The code is "TUmember10" 2. http://www.dicknite.com/descript.htm I haven't but some guys here use Dick Nite's Fishermun's Lure-Coat and swear by the clear top coat S-81 to protect. You could probably paint with acrylics or any water base paint and top coat with Dick Nite's clear. S-81 is a laquer based paint so use safety precautions and use with adequate ventillation. Edited March 28, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygod Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks for the response. I've been browsing the site for information on airbrush painting of spoons and cranks. I believe I am all set up with paint and equipment, looking for the right/best techniques, procedures, tips and tricks to get started. I've watched several videos online and will have the students watch as well. It's work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 You can also spray powder paint then bake in a toaster oven for a very hard finish. Toaster oven should not be used for food once used for powder paint. http://www.barlowstackle.com/Powder-Paint-Spray-Gun-P1006.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
