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Do a google search for micro beads. I couldn't find them at joann's or michael's. Jo ann carries them online thouhg.

Another skirt similar, is the hole-in-one skirt. I think it looks better than the ez skirts. Bassdozer sells them on his ebay store. He also sells the easy skirt. I know this isn't the answer you are looking for. I've searched this topic extensively and their is know way to easily do this that I'm aware of. I've heard trying to do this with the umbrella collars is difficult and inconsitent.

Got a pic? So it's not like the olympic blades?

7-10 min working time sounds about right never actually timed it. I usually wait 60 to 90 minutes for it to harden then then pour the second half and wait another 60 to 90 to split the halfs then bake. I'm no expert though, only made 4 molds so far.

Getting the spike it dip dye and mixing the different colors might work

HeadBanger Those seem to be the ticket. I ordered a pair off of ebay for $20 w shipping. They are ironclad heatworx reinforced gloves. They are supposed to withstand temps of up to 450 degrees. I'll let everyone know my opinion of them once I test them out.

If you are using a fluid bed there really isn't any need to fluff the paint. I would imagine that the jig isn't hot enough and it's picking up too much paint. How are you heating the jig? I use a heat gun and after I dip in the fluid bed then I move it back to the heat gun to even it out. I'm not really an expert though, I just started powder painting a few months ago. Also I would try moving this post to the wire baits section. This is where all the powder painting experts are. Also pm cadman and ask for his powder painting tutorial. There's alot of good info there.

Here's a tutorial I stumbled upon a while ago on exactly what your trying to do. I am thinking about trying this with a stonecat. If you try it please post how it works out for you as I am curious. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/homebrew-tools/16704-3d-reference-sucker.html

I find the easiest way is to tie with wire is to first put the rubber collar on the skirt tabs like you would normally. Now slide the skirt on, but don't put the rubber collar all the way on the coller holder of the jig/spinnerbati. This will keep the strands togeter to tie the wire. Now slide the collar off the hook. There are other threads that cover this topic in greater detail, and go into thread vs wire, wire guage, etc.

Nope. It's free. There's a premium membership that offers some more benefits, not sure exactly what they are off the top of my head though. It's listed here somewhere. Welcome to the site. Just a word of warning, it can get very addicting. All my friends already think I'm crazy.

I've been reading some of the posts on cutting tube tails using the rotary cutters and the kind you have to hit with a mallet and I stumbled upon these. Anyone try them? I'm not sure of the distance between the blades though? Amazon.com: EASY SHRED SCISSORS: Home & Garden These might also be interesting on those rotary cutters I've been hearing about. Expensive though. Amazon.com: Fiskars Portable Rotary Trimmer 28mm Replacement Blade, Wave: Home & Garden

Not what I was looking for but for that price I'm probably gonna order some. Have you tried them? How's the quality? Here are the one's I'm looking for. They look 10 times better than anything else I've seen.

What type of gloves do you guys where when pouring? Will any leather work glove do? It seems like most of them don't provide alot of dexterity. Is their any thin gloves that still provide protection?

Does anyone know if you can still get the skirts like I've seen in posts from get bit lures. From what I've read here, it looks like he's no longer in business. I know you can get the ones from lure craft and yamamoto but those just look alot better and different.

After reading in another post where someone put a toothpick down the tip of the bait so it leaves a mark where to drill the pour hole in a two piece mold, I came up with a simple solution so you don't have to do any drilling. Insert the toothpick in the top of the bait in the center. Then cut a small piece of the tail of a senko off. Stick this on the toothpick and lay it touching the mold. When you remove the bait, you have a perfect pour hole. Tried this on my first 2 piece mold and it worked perfect. Just thought I'd share.