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Old 07-19-2012, 09:40 AM
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Default eyes on jigs and spoons?

What is everyone using for eyes? stickers? Painting?
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Old 07-19-2012, 10:34 AM
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I use 3-D stick on eyes sometimes but I'm partial to painting them on. I tried the paint pen thing once and was very disappointed. I just use some quality round brushes that can be found in craft stores in a variety of sizes. I also use vinyl paint for the eyes between the curing and clearcoat process.

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Old 07-19-2012, 10:42 AM
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Sharpies are the ticket for me.


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Old 07-19-2012, 12:43 PM
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1/8th inch drill bit and finish nails...
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Old 07-19-2012, 01:54 PM
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1/8th inch drill bit and finish nails...

now thats a good idea.
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Old 07-20-2012, 08:35 AM
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I paint on most of the eyes using lacquer paint. Nail heads of various sizes make good applicators.
if stick on eyes are used I use clear Seal-Coat to cover the eyes. Actually I use Seal-Coat for a final coat on all my Jig heads.
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Old 07-23-2012, 07:50 AM
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Sharpies or stick on eyes for me. Have tried the paint pens and painted eyes with mixed results = mostly a mess. LOL I give a shot of tough as nails clear nail polish over the stick on eyes and they are good to go. I like the prisim or glow eyes myself.
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Old 07-23-2012, 08:01 AM
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Whats everyone using for a clear top coat?
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Old 07-23-2012, 08:56 PM
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uv blast so far.

http://www.csipaint.com/products/uv-...lure-paint.asp
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:17 AM
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Whats everyone using for a clear top coat?
I used Component Systems clear coat for top coat in the past. Last year I switched to CS UV blast.
I don't know if the UV works or not,but both top coats worked well.
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