How to powder paint 2-3 color jigs

[Sqdb2011]

I'm new to painting jigs, and new to this forum as well... Anyways on to my question:

What's the best way to powder paint multiple colors on jigs, say something like a firetiger color or something where you have the base color then two colors on the bottom half of a jig for a tri-color jig.

Since I'm on the topic of painting... How do you guys do eyes, do you use powder, or something else for painting them?

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[Pepop]

First off, to the forum. Now, if you want to do a 2 color head and you're looking for a crisp split, top to bottom, the best way I've found is to dip the head for the top color (hook eye) then dip the belly in the 2nd color.

If you want it to just have a "splash" of a 2nd color then the brush tap method is best. In fact, the brush tap process allows you to give a jighead as many colors as you dare to apply. Here are a few 2+ color heads where the brush tap method was used.
2-color's

3-color's

4-color's

This YouTube video is the very best for learning the brush tap method...

 

[Bucko]

yup, tap with a brush. only thing is to watch hom much u tap.on so u dont get drips while curing

 

[Bucho]

1rst layer dipped in a home-made liquid bed out of tupper ware, filter sheet and an aquarium air pump. I cure this for 10min in the oven which hardens it up just enough to keep the 2.nd layer from blending in and cause dripping.
2. layer: brush tapping
then I cure, then I put on 3d stick on eyes which again I secure with epoxy, UV glue or hard-as-nails, depending on jig size and circumstances (uv glue for single jigs, epoxy for bigger lots)

When applying multiple layers it makes sense to cover the hook eye with shrink tube, you don´t want to have to clean out all that stuff afterwards. Remove while last layer is still warm, re-heat if necessary.

 

[plateboater]

Youtube has a guy tap brushing a spoon with three different colors will also help you to understand the methods. You are on your way just with the two above mentioned posts.
I will say my fluid beds came from TJ Tackle 3" for my fingers to get the work done.
Sally Henson fingernail polish is the best way for top coat in my opinion.
Google stumphunter on Youtube and see his video for reference to applying eyes (pretty neat trick).

 

[Sqdb2011]

I've got 2" fluid beds from tj's tackle. Love it. I've heard about the brush tap method...I will you tube it and see how it works. May have to make a trip to the dollar store for some brushes, what kind of cups do you use for the paints, I thought about getting Dixie cups or something.

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[LedHed]

Welcome aboard Sqdb2011

You don't need any extra cups. Shake up your paint - let it settle - open and dip your brush. Place your heated jig over the cup and tap the paint over the jig. You can tap on top then bottom and sides, of the jig, or any order you want. Generally you want your darker colors on top - lighter colors on the bottom and anything on the sides. You can also dip one color (undercoat) and other colors - kinda builds up the paint...

I like soft artist brushes - you can use make up brushes too.

 

[Sqdb2011]

Welcome aboard Sqdb2011

You don't need any extra cups. Shake up your paint - let it settle - open and dip your brush. Place your heated jig over the cup and tap the paint over the jig. You can tap on top then bottom and sides, of the jig, or any order you want. Generally you want your darker colors on top - lighter colors on the bottom and anything on the sides. You can also dip one color (undercoat) and other colors - kinda builds up the paint...

I like soft artist brushes - you can use make up brushes too.

Maybe I'll try hobby lobby here in town. I'm sure the softer brushes hold the powder better

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[AtticaFish]

I use el'cheapo artist brushes, can't even remember where i got them. Two different types, one soft, one stiffer. Also have a tiny one for touch-ups. IMO, rather than wanting it to hold a lot of powder in the brush.... you want it to 'release' the powder out of the brush a certain way. My softer brush let the powder of lightly and almost dusts it on - good if you want a very light coat and to blend from one color to another. The stiffer one knocks the powder off faster - gets a solid color on quick, but can get clumpy and build up too fast sometimes.

Welcome to the site also!

 

[AtticaFish]

Oh yeah......... Do most of my eyes with powder paint now using aluminum stencil plates, but not the easiest thing to get figured out a system for. It is possible though.

 

[Bucko]

I.use harbor frieght parts brushes. big pack and really cheap. soft bristles.is.key. sorry for all the periods mixed into my posts, the space bar on my phones keyboard is too small for my big hands....

 

[Sqdb2011]

Oh yeah......... Do most of my eyes with powder paint now using aluminum stencil plates, but not the easiest thing to get figured out a system for. It is possible though.

I've heard people using straws... Idk how that would work really... But I'm up for any ideas

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[Fireshadow]

I found the make up brushes from Walmart work really well. Big blush brush for dropping a lot of powder on a big area. Blending brush for med work and the smallest eye shadow brush for detail work. All a dollor a piece. Also the eye lash comb and brush is great for working with fur.

 

[toadfrog]

x2 on that makeup brushes drop it in a finer cloud . Don't get as many clumps .

 

[Sqdb2011]

I found these in the craft section at Walmart, thought I'd give them a try.

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[Bucko]

these are what I use. cheap and dont care if I lose them.

http://www.harborfreight.com/36-piece-1-2-half-inch-horsehair-bristle-acid-shop-brushes-41338.html

 

[Sqdb2011]

I tried my hand at firetiger, but couldn't get just a dash of the orange on the front like I wanted, so may do top, bottom, middle... And see how that goes.

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[Bucko]

I do my firetiger all chartreuse then brush candy psycho green on top then orange on bottom. small jigs is hard to get consistant without doing it that way for me.

 

[Pepop]

That's Spot On Bucko!! :icon14::icon14:

 

[Sqdb2011]

Yeah, that's going to be how I'll be doing mine... Looks good!

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