Net Man Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 What type of pins do you guys use to sign your baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Zebra ballpoint (fine) black ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheetam Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 There was a thread last year with a lot of good suggestions. The one I chose was a Micron pen. They come with different tip sizes. I chose a black .005 and it does a great job. Sign, heat set it and apply your clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Net Man Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Where did you get the micron pen? I have been using a sharpie (X Fine) and it smears after appling the clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcheetam Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Where did you get the micron pen? I have been using a sharpie (X Fine) and it smears after appling the clear coat. I bought mine at an Art supply place. I think you can also get them at hobby stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Net Man Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Cool!! Thanks Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark berrisford Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 i found if i used a sharpie between coats of e-tex it wouldn't run ,i now use a water based marker made for the aerospace industry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPA Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Industrial Strength Sharpie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Easiest, guaranteed no smear? Go to Michaels or any hobby shop and get a fine point calligraphy pen for $3. It looks like the steel nib on an old fountain pen mounted in a plastic handle, and It makes a very fine line. After you spray the kill spot on the lure as a last painting step, dip the pen in the black Createx left in the airbrush and sign the bait. The black acrylic paint won't run. It's quick, it's easy, it's cheap, the pen lasts forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Rods Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Great idea Bob. I don't do it all the time but sometimes these fine points just don't seem to want to write as well. I think I will give your suggestion a try. Are you using opaque or 'tinting' black? I tend to use the tinting black most of the time for the kill spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I use the opaque Createx black. It works well in a calligraphy pen because it has pigment grains that are finer than other airbrush acrylics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I'm not good enough to sign my baits, Nor does anyone want my autograph.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
