Help on powder paint please....

[Jigmaker0421]

I have never painted any jigs with powder paint and i was wondering how do you guys get so many awesome multi colored jigs and what is the best way to get started??

 

[CrappieHappy]

Some people use a heating gun as a heatsource, some use a alcohol burner. just need some basic colors of pp, some clear, some containers, and some practice. Please visit the paint recipe thread located here for some color recipes:

http://www.jigcraft.com/jigcraft/showthread.php?tid=2064

 

[Fatman]

Run screaming now or your wallet will be empty!!!!!!LOL

I would get some basic colors that you use all the time. Start out with small quantities until you decide if you really want to get into it deeper. I personnally use a dual heat heat gun for heating my jigheads and dip a bunch in the jar (if I'm going to be doing ALOT of one color I'll break out the fluid bed)

The multi-colored are done by brush tapping powder over a base coat color. If you started with 4 basic colors you could do basic colors and try two-tones using those to start. Some use the cheap plastic paint brush's from Walmart and so do I but I also have some make-up brush's I bought cheap and use. Brush tapping takes ALOT ALOT of practice.

Mixing and glitter coats are another whole process. You can learn a whole bunch about powder painting by going through the Paint section and reading the threads.

 

[smalljaw]

The best way to learn is to get the powder paint and learn to do single colors first, shake the jar really well to fluff up the powder and heat and dip but be quick, don't just hold the jig head in the powder. I use a small propane torch but a lot use a heat gun to heat the jig. A toaster oven comes in handy for curing, do some research and give it a try, you may end up liking it and then you'll start listening to Radtexan and Fatman and then you'll be like me...Broke!!!!! No, seriously, it gets fun coming up with new colors and if you look through the recipe book here you'll find all kinds of mixes and if you make one yoursel you can post it.

 

[Pepop]

Check out these 2 Youtube video's...

and here for the multi color's

 

[Fatman]

Thanks Pepop!!!!!!!!! Can never have too many!!!!

 

[Jigmaker0421]

Thanks guys, the info is real good and i should have enough info to get started with

 

[Jigmaker0421]

One more question, what do yall clear coat your jigs with so it dont chip??

 

[Radtexan]

Dont have to clear coat,,you cure it in an oven.

 

[Fatman]

X2 with Mr. Corruptor!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

 

[Jigmaker0421]

Do you have to cure it in an oven or can you reheat it with an alcohol burner or heat gun to cure it??

 

[Pepop]

To properly cure the paint must be at a prescribed temp for a pre-determined length of time. There are plenty of jig painter's that don't cure and do fine. Usually, if you fish a lot of timber & brush, you're probably going to loose a jig before the paint chips off. Oven curing hardens the finish so it is almost chip proof.

 

[Radtexan]

I run mine back through the flame to set the paint,but it does need to go in an oven...I didnt cure for a few years,but it does make a big difference.

MFG's give exact time and temp requirements for different colors...Im pretty set ...@ 325 for 13-15 min...Most of mine are multi colors anyway,that time works well for me....

 

[Fatman]

Yep cure em up!! Would seem like a waste of money if you didn't cure em.

 

[Jig Man]

Yep! Needs to be done....

 

[Jigmaker0421]

Thanks so much guys