shorthairman Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Hello guys and gals, I didn't have a clue what I was doing earlier this morning, but I made this post in a different place and a couple of the members pointed me to the "Wire Bait" group, so this is attempt 2 and getting some information. Just getting started in lure making and could use some (not some...a lot) of help. I want to start with a lead jigging slab, which I have a mold for. However, for my next endeavor, I would like to make a lead lure that does not have a mold for it. What suggestions do you have for making my own mold? I have a sample, it is one my dad and uncle made years ago if that helps with suggestions on what to use. As far a finishing the lures I have heard Createx makes a good air brush paint (I have an air brush and some experience with it although it is not a $200 model) any other suggestions or ideas for paint? I would like the lures to be painted in perch, firetiger, shad, (multi-colored) etc. patterns. Also if I would like them to be chrome is there a way to do that? For example black back faded down to a chrome belly. (I saw someone said they had a powder paint that is as good as chrome?) Can I airbrush other colors over that? Also how hard are powder paints to use? Whats the process for using them? What do you guys suggest as the best (hardest/most durable) clear coat to put on to finish them? I will be using them in and around rocks and gravel and I know banging them on rocks that no finish will prevent chipping, but would like something that has the best chance to stand up to the rocks. I would like to do batches of around 20 at a time and prefer for the finish to be clear as some baits will be white. Finally, I know much of this has probably been hashed out before on here, and as one of the other guys who directed me to "Wire Bait" stated there are days of reading material on some of these questions, I guess I would like to shorten that time instead of sorting through DAYS of reading. I have a full time job that goes from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM M-F...I'm going to be a weekend lure maker for myself, not looking to do large volumes...I want to have time to try my lures on fish! Thanks for taking the time to help a newbie out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 roll your sleeves up and start to work, you will get a better understanding of the help here with experience! this hobby will take you over and not in a bad way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
