Painting spoons

[lilhelpfromfriends]

I'm getting set up to start painting some spoons and was wondering if I should use enamel or acrylic paint and what to clear coat with. Any suggestions?

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[Silver Fox]

Google it.

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[Sk8man]

Before you consider those factors take time to get a good handle on the undercoating and preparation of the base  metal  of the blanks because if it is not effective all the other stuff will be fruitless.

[Fishmaster 196]

I can't help you on which paint to use, but I am going to clear mine with Dick Nite S81 topcoat.  It was made for this and it is what they use to coat their spoons. I am going to try painting mine with Createx water based paints.

[lilhelpfromfriends]

Thanks for the info. I'm trying the enamel. Not impressed with the fumes. Picked up some water based to try this weekend. Also messing with the powders. Not sure if I need a base coat. Sprayed soke lures and its taking multiple coats to cover the lure. Trying the dip method next for hopefully a better coat. The powders definitely produce a nice finish.

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[Paul Czarnecki]

I can't help you on which paint to use, but I am going to clear mine with Dick Nite S81 topcoat. It was made for this and it is what they use to coat their spoons. I am going to try painting mine with Createx water based paints.

Water based paints like createx don't work for that application. Even if it sticks a little it will easily get melted by your clear coat whether lacquer or enamel.

[Fishmaster 196]

In my limited experience, createx will work fine. You  have to make sure and heat set the paint between coats.  I have brushed on the DN S81 with no issues whatsoever. 

[lilhelpfromfriends]

Had a bad reaction between my base coat and top coat yesterday. Back to the drawing board. Looked fine when I sprayed it, but was pretty disappointed when I checked them this morning. The top coat raised the base coat and I could scratch it off with my finger nail. Trying some new combos today. I really like the powders but I can't get the detail that the air brush offers. Trial and error. Thats how you learn right.? Thanks for the info from everyone. I'll keep trying. Winter project. Lol.

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[Silver Fox]

These are all powder coated, then I added tape. Ice tried the air brush with the powder and it sucks. I use heating tape then sprinkle on. Toaster oven finishes the job

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[lilhelpfromfriends]

Nice!

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[power dive]

This is all water paint

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[Nemesis]

CSI has an epoxy that can be thinned with their thinner.

I used createx and dipped the blank in the thinned epoxy once I was done. Pretty darn tuff. You must experiment in the ratios. I was doing small stuff and found I had to clear out the holes on the blank before the epoxy was finally set.

[Xxx]

These are all powder coated, then I added tape. Ice tried the air brush with the powder and it sucks. I use heating tape then sprinkle on. Toaster oven finishes the job

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WOW, those are awesome Vince, are the colors on the side tape also?, who's blanks did you use? I've been kicking around the idea of making my own. Just something different to try when the hunting season comes to a end. Thanks for any feedback. PAP

[Silver Fox]

The sides are powder coated. Super slim blanks.

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[Xxx]

Thanks!!, they sure look impressive!!

[Silver Fox]

Thank you!

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[BAA]

Were do you buy your super slim blanks from? I have been looking for blanks that size but can't find them.