softworm Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Where can I get holographic tape? I need some about 3 in. wide. Going to try some on rattle traps. Any help on painting after putting it on would be greatly appreciated also!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGMAKER Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 How much are you looking for? Jann's, Barlow's, and Stamina all had it last time I checked, but if you want bulk. http://www.wtp-inc.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 The tape is ok, but its very hard to get the edges to stay down on even the slightest of round edges. Its the material, it won't sand at all. As far as painting, clearcoat the bait with Devcon and sand down until you have a dull finish. Then paint the belly and the back, blending into the sides. Clearcoat again and you will have a nice looking bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckarren Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Here is a trick I have found! On a round lure, yes the tape will not stay down. Take some clear finger nail polish and go over the edge of the tape. This will hold down the tape so you can put an epoxy coat over and smooth it out. Then blend around the edge of the tape with paint. Last your final topcoat of epoxy. -Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 It can usually be found at automotive stores also in varying widths, some craft and Wal-mart stores carry it also if you are looking for local shops. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softworm Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Thanks guys, I found some in Janns & Barlows probably get a small order from both and see how they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overkill Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Have any of you tried Holo-form tape? It is flexible and is supposed to conform to the lure shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Here is a material called SiliSkin, looks pretty good. Check it out. http://members.ij.net/danscustomflys/FlyTyingSiliSkin.html Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apb Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 A friend of mine did up a crankbait for me using that sili skin stuff. Looks pretty cool. Flexi-cord light is another material that can be used over plugs to give them some interesting effects. I've used that on a few plugs. Usually takes 3 coats of epoxy to get it to look right. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
