Slammingjack Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 Starting to get into speed jigs and other jigs. First mold will be the frs-4a flutter jig. So I see some people just use powder paint. I was wondering if anyone use foil or lure tape and which one they like best. Also do you buy wire forms or make you own? If you make your own what size wire do you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I get my wireforms from Lure Part Online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) I use wireforms and precut lure tape when availabe. Otherwise I put some glitter in my D2L epoxy and overcoat after I cured the powder paint. Edited July 3, 2019 by DaBehr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Depends on how many jigs your making. If your making a few thousand you might save a few cents each making your own wires and maybe it's worth your time? maybe? But personally I prefer to buy them. So much easier and saving a couple cents each isn't worth my time trying to make them. My favorite ones are made using a 3D holographic foil. I posted a tutorial on how I make mine using foil awhile back. A search of this site should find it. You'll have to buy some special materials. And it's more involved. But I personally like the look of them. Do they outfish plain powder coated jigs? Being as fish species and behavior can vary I'd say the jury's still out on that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Have you looked at Ali express "holographic heat foil"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 No I have not. just learning what I need right now. I will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 They also carry nail foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 I buy my foil on eBay. Prices are good as is the foil. I buy the stuff for a Kingsley paper foiling machine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted July 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 Thank ya'll for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
