Centigrade Posted November 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Rhombic-Silver-Laser-Acrylic-Nails-Tips-Glitter-Rhombus-Shape-Sequins-Highlight-Paillette-Shiny-Ornaments/32652872424.html?spm=2114.30010308.0.0.j7vK3S here are some glitter style pieces but i think would not lay flat and cause potential bubbles with epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hang off till weekend centigrade, think i may have cracked it using round punch on checker cut foil to produce 4 fan shape scales with each punch. Busy with some other lures at minute but will try and perfect it at weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Have looked at those also,think they could work. I was hoping for something i could peel and stick but might try applying very thin punched nail foil scales onto 1st clear coat over paint then remaining clear coats over all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Centigrade, here are oval holo scales punched from nail foil 8 or 16 at a time by folding over then placing between 2 bits of paper and using punch in picture. I squeezed desired size cutter in vise easily to oval.hope helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 If you get lazy, like me, you can use nail polish with holographic glitter: https://www.google.com/search?q=holographic+glitter+nail+polish&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&imgil=lGfLEvDVvwcRpM%253A%253BQ4ag9H8YZkf7LM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwheretoget.it%25252Flook%25252F64346&source=iu&pf=m&fir=lGfLEvDVvwcRpM%253A%252CQ4ag9H8YZkf7LM%252C_&usg=__rdE6On6j0E3vVTMbPDMnPhjfOEo%3D&biw=1600&bih=866&dpr=0.9&ved=0ahUKEwidwa3GgJ_QAhVW3WMKHdz-AAEQyjcIeg&ei=X9UkWN2VCta6jwPc_YMI#q=holographic%20glitter%20nail%20polish&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACTpO3jEcaRT4IjhuAjU9AEdvzD6IDy5MkteHSxc6XWSzazgANL1AVUKqCjG6sKQ119Cd2xYHOq7U8rTTHdKrDWbuFCoSCW4CNT0AR2_1MERjCfFMpK9zTKhIJPogPLkyS14cRiG0H1Qx2DRQqEglLFzpdZLNrOBEtU8yG8MZW6ioSCQA0vUBVQqoKERjCfFMpK9zTKhIJMbqwpDXX0J0R0baU2B_1gCxsqEgnbFgc6rtTytBHdeQn--thrjyoSCdMd0qsNZu4UERjCfFMpK9zT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) I've been following this thread and have been working on soming close. I think it's a technique I'll throw out there. I put luffa over a sealed blank then over spray a base coat, then I remove the luffa. This leaves a raised scale look. I pat the paint down lightly to just make the scales semi even/smooth. Heat set it and let the paint completely dry. Then I attached leaf (copper) and take a cotton ball and get the leaf to form to the scale pattern. I've been doing this raised scale for awhile now. To me it gives the bait a texture/depth, not just a smooth surface. This is where I have stop, I'm waiting on some candy paint. The scales look pretty good and I think the candy paint or ink could give that look. Just throwing it out there, Dale Edited November 10, 2016 by DaleSW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) You can paint a scale pattern over the applied holographic tape. Apply a scale netting - something thick like a bath sponge. Make it tight. Then spray your lure from an extreme forward angle. You get a graduated scale image. light in front, dark in back. It also works well on a 3d foil scale pattern (without the mesh). The picture is candy black over white. Sorry about the photo quality. My camera is a piece of junk. Edited November 11, 2016 by Chuck Young 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Lucky Craft also has one called Laser Dots Transfer Decals. I have one package left, but the original UPC is unreadable. May try contacting Lucky Craft on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Lucky Craft also has one called Laser Dots Transfer Decals. I have one package left, but the original UPC is unreadable. May try contacting Lucky Craft on Monday. I may be wrong, but it seems like I remember reading that Lucky Craft doesn't offer those anymore. Would be worth checking though. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I have had these for many years and I could not find they on the Lucky Craft site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Centigrade,came up with another option as pictured,sketch shows process enlarged. Only had small diameter brass tube handy but can be any size,stuck in drill to sharpen. You could put handle on ,but without you can look down tube for alignment. Used adhesive backed foil i had handy and scored to backing with scalpel then aligned cutter and tapped with mallet=4 perfect wee fan shape scales! Sounds fiddly but actually easy,hope helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I think the ovals may look better depending on pattern, also if I'm going to try on a lure i will maybe go for a more pearlescent than holographic foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 You could also start with small squares and punch off corners with leather punch to achieve fan shapes...........or do what mark suggested ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Not sure if this is on the right track, but the spro little john DD in citrus shad may be something of interest of what your looking for in the scale effect. http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=SLJDD-CSD-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I found these from China. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=195413337562478&set=a.109145616189251.1073741828.100012814385939&type=3&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Centigrade, here are oval holo scales punched from nail foil 8 or 16 at a time by folding over then placing between 2 bits of paper and using punch in picture. I squeezed desired size cutter in vise easily to oval.hope helps.20161110_195745.jpg basically what im looking for. that's a oval leather punch? been out all weekend so took a while to catch up on missed msgs. Edited November 14, 2016 by Centigrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Not sure if this is on the right track, but the spro little john DD in citrus shad may be something of interest of what your looking for in the scale effect. http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=SLJDD-CSD-1.jpg Thank for the idea but im trying to avoid stickers and uniform patterns. If you read back its all there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centigrade Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Centigrade,came up with another option as pictured,sketch shows process enlarged. Only had small diameter brass tube handy but can be any size,stuck in drill to sharpen. You could put handle on ,but without you can look down tube for alignment. Used adhesive backed foil i had handy and scored to backing with scalpel then aligned cutter and tapped with mallet=4 perfect wee fan shape scales! Sounds fiddly but actually easy,hope helps.20161112_210904.jpg I have seen this post elsewhere, just looking to make the oval scales. Have some different samples of tapes getting shipped this week. Will try to find a punch and update you by december. Takes a few weeks for things to arrive where i live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Centigrade, cheap leather punch ,put the first 1/4 inch of desired size in vice and squeeze gently to oval,easy and works well. Keep us updated and i will also if i take it further. I think the pattern it is used on will determine overall effect. I dont use clear blanks so am thinking for me it may be nice over silver foil. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hey centigrade, if you are still waiting on bit's and bobs and still looking to do holo scales, i done a couple of experimental patterns while doing a small batch of other lures.If it's of any use to you I will post tomorrow evening. I dont use transparent blanks so won't be exactly what your after. I fancied them on foiled pattern though ,so done a couple of simple foiled patterns to try method and get impression of effect. On turner at moment and the scales really do catch the eye. If still interested let me know and i will post tomorrow evening with method i used. Also I'm not sure if it's o.k to show pic's here because it illustrates the subject, I deliberately made the 2 patterns simple and spartan just in case,however I have no problem if someone would advise they should go in gallery .regards,glider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 As long as a picture adds to the topic at hand there isn't a problem posting it in a thread Gliders. It sounds like this one will be just fine. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks for that ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 My pleasure bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Here are a couple holo scale prototypes centigrade, My aim was a knocked about scale look. Didn't go overboard on scales because I didn't want over garish effect. Also not easy to capture full holo effect in picture, but even with just a few they really catch the eye, just like you often see ,particularly on slightly wounded/stunned prey fish. Achieved the look I was after and hopefully some food for thought.........regards glider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Took this last pic in daylight guy's, to show different effect. Hope of use to someone. Even if it saves you bother of trying it cause you don't like effect..glider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
