Jgraves

thanks for the input! I bought small chunks of high temp silicone pads from backwater outfitters as well. what would be a good way to form the pad so it cradles the bait better? I looked at the foil glue but didn't spark any interest.

Just curious if anyone out there has had success with hot stamping with foil to lure blanks. Shelts sells a 110 jerk bait that has the foil stamped on it ( https://www.sheltfishingtackle.com/holographic-110-jerkbaits-p-99.html ). I would like to do that same technique to other plastic blanks. I have bought some supplies from https://backwateroutfitting.com/product/hot-stamping-foil-tape/ to try my had at it. haven't had great success. doesn't seem to stick in the grooves of the blanks pattern. I tried to use white spray paint to fill in the grooves which helped a little but its still patchy. not getting the pad hot enough? I heard around 250 degrees F. Will bring home a temp gun to mess around with different temps. What's a good base to stamp the lure on? Spray paint? what can a guy use that heats the pad up well without buying a hot stamping machine? Thanks