Hello... I apologize if this has been asked many times, I tried looking through back pages and I am starting to see double.

I am an airbrush artist that has work with many mediums. I would love to dabble in the creation of plugs. My boyfriend is an avid fisherman and asked me to make some for him. I thought it would be fun but when I do something artistic I want to do it correctly.

I have seen many posts on different painting techniques, but have yet to find one that's a "how to".

So here goes:

1: Do you have to prep the wood prior to adding any type of paint?
i.e sealer of some type?

2: What types of paint are used for:
a: hobby type lure painting?
b: Functional and can withstand saltwater?
c: High end painted lures that last, are functional yet also works of art?
(this is what im shooting for)

3: some type of clear coat over the top I am assuming

I have worked a few times with wood base and I have had some issues. I dont want to put a lot of work into something and have it bubble, or crack over time

I have many types of paints and airguns in my inventory from dual action detail guns to HVLP's. When painting vehicles I use House of Kolor but not sure this type of paint can be used in this application. I would love to use them as they work great through an airgun.

if this HAS been gone over, please feel free to slap me and direct me to the thread :D

Hello... I apologize if this has been asked many times, I tried looking through back pages and I am starting to see double.

I am an airbrush artist that has work with many mediums. I would love to dabble in the creation of plugs. My boyfriend is an avid fisherman and asked me to make some for him. I thought it would be fun but when I do something artistic I want to do it correctly.

I have seen many posts on different painting techniques, but have yet to find one that's a "how to".

So here goes:

1: Do you have to prep the wood prior to adding any type of paint?
i.e sealer of some type?Yes, soak in a urethane

2: What types of paint are used for:
a: hobby type lure painting?
b: Functional and can withstand saltwater?
c: High end painted lures that last, are functional yet also works of art?
(this is what im shooting for)Pretty much all the same createx for most rattle cans for some golden paints are very nice

3: some type of clear coat over the top I am assumingYou are assumptions are correct. Epoxies/enamels etc. just make sure its a compatable complete system. I read on & see you use HOK, for a top coat you can use you automotive clears, U-POL is an easy way to go

I have worked a few times with wood base and I have had some issues. I dont want to put a lot of work into something and have it bubble, or crack over time

I have many types of paints and airguns in my inventory from dual action detail guns to HVLP's. When painting vehicles I use House of Kolor but not sure this type of paint can be used in this application. I would love to use them as they work great through an airgun.

if this HAS been gone over, please feel free to slap me and direct me to the thread :D
Lastly we as plug addicts need pictures to satisfiy our addiction so please dont dissapoint us. Good luck

So I can use my HOK throughout as long as I soak/prep the wood in urethane first? (and of course I will post pictures!)

I painted a car once :tooth: