tlh178 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 i just started doing this as a hobby. thought, can't be that hard! well i was wrong by a mile! i found myself spending hundreds of dollars buying custom painted lures. so after getting all set up,the last two i painted actual caught some nice walleyes. heres my question, when using dark and light colors, which one do you paint 1st. glad i found this site, looks to be alot of info here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 You can go either way depending on what you are trying to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Way to many variables to answer your question. I will say that I start all my paint schemes with a white base coat. I'm not a great painter so I keep things simple. Maybe a darker color on the top and some chartreuse on the shoulders. Add a kill dot and some red or orange on the underside or throat and call it good. I may go over the top with some netting and hit it with a gray then silver but I do like to keep it simple. I have been using a pearl white after the white base coat lately and I like the effect. If I were you, I'd practice on a piece of paper and see what the different paints do when layered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) I like using black also as a base sealer/primer. Using certain colors over each (white or black) primer will give you some nice different shades to build off of. Example, using transparent or....any for that matter except opaque colors. White primer will give you a brighter color or shade. Black will give a darker and richer shades. This also depends on paint and brands. Heck you can thin opaque colors and do some nice schemes. If I was talking about this subject, we could talk for quite some time. Texting is just not the same. Just experiment on some practice piece first. In time you will find things that you are looking for. Good luck, Dale One other thing, I have primed part of a bait with one and then the other or misting/dusting over each. Just to get a certain look. Then on plastics, the ghost scheme. a dusting. Edited April 29, 2016 by DaleSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlh178 Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 thanks for the replys guys! i'll keep trying different patterns and colors. after looking at some of the pictures on here, wow is all i can say. thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I just completely forgot a thread that is pinned to the top of the forum here in hard baits that you may not have seen. Look at the "cook book" thread, very very good paint schemes there. Talented people in this thread. Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlh178 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 thanks dale! i did look at that and trying digest all the info.indeed very talented ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I start with the lightest color, usually on the belly, and work my way up to the darkest on the back. For me, it is a lot easier to darken something that's too light than to try and lighten up a dark color. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) I agree totally with Mark. Your get it I'm sure. Understanding what one color can do with another makes a difference. For example a white primer with moderate layer of black then a layer of createx pearl pineapple will give you a nice frog color of green. As you get that type of understanding, then you can move to mixing paints. Take your time!!!! Just MO, good luck Dale Edited May 1, 2016 by DaleSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenn Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 There are numerous you tube examples of how people air brush blank baits. It is well worth watching these. Its how I got started. Remember, it takes lots of practice. Its harder than you might think. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I practice on plastic pipe. But I have found that blanks with scale textures add even more depth. Try practicing on some cheap blanks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlh178 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) I practice on plastic pipe. But I have found that blanks with scale textures add even more depth. Try practicing on some cheap blanks too. thanks chuck! thats a great idea. i need to paint something with a patriotic theme, something red, white and blue. my wife and i will attend for the sixth year. a event called walleyes for warriors. 130 boats take 200 veterans out on saginaw bay(lake huron) for a day of walleye fishing then cookout too honor there service. just alittle keep sake for the vet we take out that day.! www.walleyesforwarriors.com Edited May 24, 2016 by tlh178 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Wonderful! Have a great time. My dad served in the pacific in WW2 and in Korea. Those guys payed a high price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Blue back and shoulders, white belly, red throat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Blue head, white stars for eyes, red and white stripes behind gill lines - maybe like a daredevil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) One thing about this group, y'all have an imagination. Daredevil.......Evel Knievel (or just Evil) wore the colors, nice name. Just having fun, Dale Edited May 25, 2016 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore G Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 You'll get all the info you ever need from the guys on this site, they're great! They all helped so much and I have learnt a lot on here. Good luck and lets see some pics Happy painting, Garreth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I was thinking a white head and underbelly blue body with red vertical stripes. Call it the red white and blue gill! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 I hope it is not too late to see a picture of this lure. If you have trouble posting it, just let me know. I will walk you through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
