two color combo's that I used

[StumpHunter]

Both of these jigs were tied on a 1/32 jig and the red paint does have clear gloss added, I add clear to all my base paints. Used these in stained water.

This is the color combo that worked best,

Head - Red w/ 3D eyes
Body - chart thread
Tail - white wool with hot pink, green satin threads

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Head - Red w/3D eyes
Body - copper thread
Tail - black wool with hot pink, yellow satin thread

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[plateboater]

Nice....what sealer are you using over the treads if any hard to tell.....

 

[Jig Man]

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[Fatman]

X2 with Plate what's your top coat. Wondering because you have the 3D eyes, would think they'd melt with clear coat powder

 

[StumpHunter]

I add the clear to my powder paint, not after I paint them . Gives the paint more of a shine. If I use eyes I coat the whole head and thread with Sally Henson.

 

[Pup]

Those jigs look great and what wonderful photography too. Very nice Stump. :t-up:

 

[Fatman]

Thanks for the info Stump

 

[smalljaw]

Great job StumpHunter, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!! I too add clear to my base paint, not only does it stretch the paint out but it makes the color pop!! I had a few guys over asking how I got so much depth in to my green pumpkin, of course I never told!!

 

[redear]

thanks stumphunter for the pics of the jigs you used!! they really look good!

 

[Pop]

I assume you are adding clear powder paint to your colored powder paint. Would you share the ratio you are using? Thanks, Pop

 

[Lost Pole]

Beautiful jigs, man. I'm not getting into the wool but they sure look great.

 

[plateboater]

Pop has a good question....I have two fluid beds side by side. One for color then quick dip in clear coat powder and on the drying rack.

 

[LedHed]

Very cool tyes. I'm guilty of mixing clear with other colors. Some paint I get is hard to work with, adding some clear seems too help. I like to use Super High Gloss from CC and the clear from PT is good (not on the cheap side) to use also.

 

[redear]

I use the vinyl paints most the time, and adding the clear gloss vinyl to any color also makes for a better result with these paints.

 

[Fatman]

I'm guilty too, been adding it in with my tough colors white, and some brown but only the Janns netcraft colors.

 

[plateboater]

SH....tried Sally's clear polish and paint started to smear.....Hmmmm

What am I doing wrong

 

[StumpHunter]

SH....tried Sally's clear polish and paint started to smear.....Hmmmm

What am I doing wrong

The only time I have any trouble is with chartreuse, just coat and don't worry as it will be alright. Also, all my heads are cured before coating with SH.

 

[Pepop]

Great lookin jigs!:icon14::icon14: