Brushed minnows

[Ron Don]

I finally got to do something Ive wanted to do for a long time... Airbrush some soft plastics. I had never used an airbrush before so I wasn't real sure how things were going to turn out cuz Im no arteest! Man the sky is the limit with this! Heres a few of the first ones I did.

 

[AndyLane]

Those Are Sweet Without A Doubt!! Never thought of airbrushing Plastics. :icon14: I've wanted an airbrush system for a long time but just never bought one. You can definitely do some very cool stuff with them.

 

[Jay Wirth]

These look really good. What type of paint are you using? Does it need a clear coat?

 

[plateboater]

really nice......how durable is the coating?

 

[Radtexan]

I thinks you is an artest now !! Very impressive

 

[Ron Don]

I'm using spike it's new water based paint that's designed for soft plastics. Being water based there's no odors to deal with which is awesome! You have to clear coat it afterwards. They have a clear coat you can spray on. But the best thing to do is dip in clear plastisol. It really adds depth and makes the paint pop.

 

[CandiCane]

Those are very cool looking, Ronny! My dad carves fish out of wood and air brushes them. You are correct. The sky is the limit! You must be tickled with how they turned out.

 

[Ron Don]

Thanks Jennifer! Your pops sounds like someone I'd like to hang around!

 

[Kdog]

Nice job!!!

 

[toadfrog]

One of the easiest ways I know to air brush plastics is go to junk stores and flea markets . Buy a bunch of old clip boards . cut the board off even withe the clamp jaw . Rig them along the edge of a table or something so you can press the thumb tab to open them . Put the bait half in the jaw . Then take a embroidery loop and put your mesh in that . Holds the tension just right on the mesh to press it against the bait leaving one hand free to work the air brush . Clear coat when done .

 

[Pup]

Those look great RD. Fish candy. It amazes that there are so many ways to create fine, finished baits. You're mastering them quickly.

I thinks you is an artest now !! Very impressive

I'm from Indiana, so does this make him a "Ron Artest"?

 

[CrappieHappy]

Sweet, them look great !

 

[JSC]

LOOKS GOOD

 

[LedHed]

Ronny - you've taken it to another level - exquisite work. The bar is raised again!

 

[eyecrosser]

Now those are great, how will the paint react to the plastic over time?

 

[Ron Don]

Thanks guys!

Eye, spike it developed this paint to be used on soft plastics so it's good to go. I have had 3D eyes start to bleed after several months. Silver and gold usually hold up... Red is bad about it.

 

[CrappieHappy]

I'll take a cpl of each...

 

[Ron Don]

What ya gonna trade for em?

 

[CrappieHappy]

What ya gonna trade for em?

Let me ponder, I'll txt ya later...

 

[Ron Don]

I could use some z's!