Glitter and Epoxy

[mark poulson]

I add some .008 glitter to some transparent base, and brush it on over my paint scheme, before I top coat.

Use a soft brush, and don't over brush, or you can move your paint.

[FishCandy]

Here's an out there idea. Make a mini tornado machine and hang the lure in it! I made one once, using a vacuum cleaner motor and little metal oil drum. I used to put talcum powder in there and watch the tornado, (yeah, I'm easily amused!). Just recently, I built a dust separator for my shop vac, which is really the same thing. Just for grins I took a look around, and found this little vacuum pump that would be perfect for building a small tornado machine: https://www.amazon.com/Uniquers-Vacuum-Diaphragm-Compressor-Silicone/dp/B071GL3XXQ/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&qid=1524365122&sr=8-30&keywords=mini-vacuum  Mount a microwave platter motor to the chamber floor, run a wire through the lure and mount it standing up on the motor spindle. Sprinkle some dust on the chamber floor, and fire it up! You get an evenly coated lure, and the kids get a science project!

[Nathan]

I never mix it with my top coat...I either mix my glitter with a little poly acrylic..That way I can use different colors on different parts of the body ( such as green glitter over a brown back..and pearlescent on a white belly) You can do the same thing with spray on glitters..but I think applying with a brush gives you a bit more control.Using very fine glitter is a huge help.

 When done glittering..apply your top coat..Nathan

[FishCandy]

Nathan, I like that idea. More control and glitter is definitely not going to be a problem under two coats of epoxy. 

 

[ddl]

guys were did you buy you color shift glitters ?

[FishCandy]

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HKPLRC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFBH8FL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

[ddl]

fishcandy did you mix that with  your paint to using it via your airbrush or you mix it with epoxy ? tks

[FishCandy]

ddl, I was using it on bucktail jig heads. I think Nathan has an excellent suggestion for using it on lures. Mix it in some polycrylic and apply with a brush, then top coat.  

[Brick Steel]

Well after a long gap in this glitter discussion I thought I would weigh in. I had read the comments back in April and May, got some Hobby Lobby extra fine glitter and had some great success. I have been using a single coat of Bob Smith 30 minute epoxy. After initial mixing, I  thin it slightly with denatured alcohol. I Then mix in the glitter, which seems to break up any remaining bubbles and brush it on.  It has been coming out great, until last night when I used some Martha Stewart irresdescent sugar cube color (40-34052).  It seems to be extra fine, but it left little bumps on the lures. I couldn’t find any I specifications on that particular glitter so I dont know what that’s all about.

Any thoughts? Btw, I feel very silly writing about ‘glitter’ and Martha Stewart. 

[Chuck Young]

You can sand in between coats of fully cured epoxy. That will get rid of the high points and it will come out really smooth.

As for challenges to your manhood, we all find lure gold wherever we can. Just don't appear on camera in your unicorn T shirt and all is well. 

 

[woodieb8]

on plastic baits we mix glitter in clearcoat. spray at 40lbs. shake bottle with ball bearings to keep suspended when spraying the clearcoat.. a fast 2nd coat covers all and its controlled.

[ddl]

4 hours ago, Brick Steel said:

Well after a long gap in this glitter discussion I thought I would weigh in. I had read the comments back in April and May, got some Hobby Lobby extra fine glitter and had some great success. I have been using a single coat of Bob Smith 30 minute epoxy. After initial mixing, I  thin it slightly with denatured alcohol. I Then mix in the glitter, which seems to break up any remaining bubbles and brush it on.  It has been coming out great, until last night when I used some Martha Stewart irresdescent sugar cube color (40-34052).  It seems to be extra fine, but it left little bumps on the lures. I couldn’t find any I specifications on that particular glitter so I dont know what that’s all about.

Any thoughts? Btw, I feel very silly writing about ‘glitter’ and Martha Stewart. 

 no doubt you are not in love with tupperware party ,and you don't own a single pink lure,just bubblegum one

[Brick Steel]

I followed Chuck's advice and lightly sanded off the bumps and then put another coat of epoxy on.  That looks like it did the trick. Thanks....also for the advice about the unicorn shirt!

[Chuck Young]

On 9/4/2018 at 5:26 PM, woodieb8 said:

on plastic baits we mix glitter in clearcoat. spray at 40lbs. shake bottle with ball bearings to keep suspended when spraying the clearcoat.. a fast 2nd coat covers all and its controlled.

What size tip do you use? And what size glitter?

[woodieb8]

we use paashe nu.5 tip.. the glitter from dollar tree. it comes in small cellophane packets. sprays sweet. just remember a ball bearing in bottle to keep it suspended..oh ya the glitter comes in a large variety and its 1.25... some use a worn number 5 tip and sand the opening larger works well also. old school.

[MonteSS]

Be careful if a thinning additive (in my case acetone) is used in the epoxy as it can take the color off the glitter.

[mark poulson]

12 hours ago, MonteSS said:

Be careful if a thinning additive (in my case acetone) is used in the epoxy as it can take the color off the glitter.

Maybe denatured alcohol would be safer.  I thin my epoxy with it, and haven't had any problems with my glitter.

[woodieb8]

when we sprayed walleye/salmon spoons we used component system glitters. sprayed awesome with automotive clear coats..2nd coat covered it was superb.

[Chuck Young]

Thanks Woodie!