Basic Luremaking - Epoxy Coating Lures

Coating you lures with a big fat layer of epoxy really makes it so much nicer. It really isn't that difficult to do, but is also the part of luremaking that has ruined most lures for me. In this movie I take you through all the basics of epoxy coating , and talk a bit about the tools you need. We will also get into some of the most common errors, and how you can solve them.
If you like my holder system, then watch the movie about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPWqn6phdR3qq8
Materials:
GlassCast Epoxy: www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/resin-gel-silicone-adhesive/epoxy-resin/GlassCast-Clear-Epoxy-Surface-Coating-Resin.html
Brushes: www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32653194621.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.dc024c4dRQHrQi
Cups (danish shop): airbrush-shop.dk/index.php?id_product=945&controller=product
Lure rotator motor: www.aliexpress.com/item/DC6V-12V24V-2RPM-to-150-RPM-High-Torque-Speed-Reducer-Metal-Worm-Gear-Box-Motors-Reversible/32867070357.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.55914c4d1Nxmki
Suringes: Get them at your local pharmacy or search at aliexpress

[@Youngishman]

I found everything I was looking for. An educational as well as encouraging video. Thank you for informing us in a simple language down to the smallest detail..!

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks for comment

[@kamiloles8537]

your videos are great,you pass a lot more valuable information and tips than all of the commercial custom pros altogether, thanks man

[@michaelhenschel7886]

Very inspiring video giving all (!!!) relevant information! Really appreciate your videos, keep on going like this 👌🏻👍🏻

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks Michael

[@TrevorF03]

Lots of great tips! I just had trouble with a bubble appearing out from behind an eye. Need to glue those down! Your finish looks great!

[@Vasher-The-Destroyer]

So lures with bills do you need to just dip the body and avoid getting it on on the bill or put the apoxy on the bill?

[@carterdippold2513]

Great to see you back can't wait for more

[@SuperKabookie]

So good to see you again! Awesome looking lures!

[@hutor_na_bolote]

Hi,i was buy Glass Cast 3. Easy to work with that one resin .I made 50grams wobbler with few layers,between each one layer day after made next one layer of epoxy. Before fishing i was wait 3 weeks for dry epoxy..Looks really nice.But when i went fishing my first day i got 4 pike and many many many scrathes.When i throw the wobbler,the hooks also scratch on the sides, this made me not happy.So i looking for epoxy resin much stronger then this one to protect my wobblers better.So if you know any other one resin give please know.Thanks

[@ZECOSTA]

Nice Tips! Help me very much with cracking problems on my lures. Thanks Cheers

[@SplishSplashFishing]

great you found it helpfull - Cheers

[@OttoBammer]

As my shop is not heated: Is there a certain range of Room-Temperature (or a minimum Temperature) while covering the lures with epoxy and drying them afterwards ?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I think you should work at above 15 deg. celsius, but check your epoxy manufacturer for details. At least above 15 has worked for me

[@tonyrizzosghost844]

great clamping system to turner. Care to share how you did that?

[@FishionFishing]

Are epoxy glue is same with epoxy that u talking about in this video, sir? Thankyou

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I dont think that its completely the same, as they probably has changed the formula to get the properties you would expect from a glue. But it is generally the same thing, and I know that quite a lot people use 30 min epoxy glue thinned with a few drops of alcohol to coat their lures.

[@FishionFishing]

Thankyou sir

[@claudiocurti7631]

Hello, could you tell me what alcohol do you use in the bottle where you dip the brush? The hole you make in the lid as you do so that the alcohol does not evaporate by the union of the lid and the brush, the video is very good, thank you

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Its just normal denatured alcohol uses for houskeeping. Yes the lid with a hole is just to minimize evaporation. Good luck

[@goncalonuno4644]

Good Morning ! First of all congratulate you on the excellent KZbin channel and the beautiful work done, I hope you continue. Very interesting all the explanations and conclusions. I have some questions about the epoxy resin you use. Is this epoxy that you use over time yellow or not? Between this epoxy and Devcon 2 epoxy which one? I can apply this material to plastic bait, for example: goldfish Duo Tide, Daiwa, Shimano, etc. etc, etc ..., to protect paint and scratches from triple hooks? Thank you and good fishing

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Hi Goncalo. The epoxy I use doesn't yellow over time, or at least not the 3-4 years I have used it. I have not tried Devcon, but have tried some other fast hardning epoxies, and I do think that the result is much better with the stuff I use. Yes you can apply it to existing lures if you clean them up and maybe sand them with some very fine sandpaper. However no matter what they will get scratches from hooks and bites. I don't think you can avoid that with any product. Good luck

[@claudiocurti7631]

Hello !!!! I ask you a question, I have made an alamo wood lure with an acrylic paddle, the size of the lure is 12 cm by 3.5 cm high, the reel line is not on the paddle but on the lure's snout, the way is similar to rapala's super shad rap 14, and I have a problem that when I swim against the current at a good recollection speed it starts to swim in circles and appears on the surface, do you have any idea what I'm doing wrong???? Thanks !!!!!

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Hi Claudio. Normally that problem is caused by the lip/paddle is not 100% perpendicular to the lure body. When you fish against the current, or at high speeds, it really doesn't take much to make it go to one side or even rotate

[@sherwinsianson1050]

very informative.more power to your channel..watching all the way to okinawa japan..very nice content

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks. Great to hear my content is useable so far away

[@jannekinanen2178]

is it true that the next coat of epoxy should be applied before the previous one is completely hardened as it does not stick and can crack easily in use. Other some KZbin videos say something like this or is this epoxy brand specific that should be considered?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

That is not my experience. I have often repaired old lures by adding layers after several months, And have not had layers that have split. As long at you keep i clean of dust and grease, the layers seem to stick nicely together. Can say if other brands have this problem, but like you I have heard the saying

[@gillesderoeck7937]

Great work! I always enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot from them. All the issues you mentioned working with epoxy, are very recognizable 😁. But i have one more... My hook hangers sometimes get clogged with epoxy while the lure is turning on my rotator. This happens more than i would like to and it is a quite a job clearing them after the epoxy has hardened. Any tips on this one?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

My best advise would be to keep the hookhanger eye far enough from the body to leave space for the epoxy. Also try brush away from the eye rather that towards - I that makes sense. Good luck

[@gillesderoeck7937]

@@SplishSplashFishing Thanks for the tip. Making the hook hanger eyes bigger might be the solution. I'll give it a try.

[@madssrensen4194]

super video, jeg har oplevet jeg ikke har været nøjagtig nok i min opmåling af de to komponenter og ender op med en overflade, som ikke hærder perfekt. Kan man her dække dette med en ny perfekt blanding? og derved opnå et godt resultat?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Det har jeg selv gjort flere gange. Jeg ved ikke om overfladen bliver lige så slid- og tandstærk som hvis alle lag er hårde, men det bliver i hvert fald bedre

[@bryancraig8864]

Did you make these on your 3D printer? Well done on your English!

[@jorgenharreby]

No these are all handmade - Actually most of them you can see made in some of the other movies

[@claudiocurti7631]

What would be the denatured ethyl alcohol for domestic use, which is used to clean glass and tiles, what would be burning alcohol ???? Which has a bluish color or the one used to disinfect wounds ??? Thanks

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I think i varies a bit from country to country how it looks. The alcohol I use is also used for polishing windows, removing color stains. Its not for cleaning wounds or drinking

[@grahamsumner2984]

Amazing finish on your lures . I’ll keep practicing ! 👍🏻

[@SplishSplashFishing]

That is the only thing to do - Good luck with it

[@nicolasbatista9992]

Hello and thank You for this video. I’m quite ready to try epoxy coating on my first home made lures and for sure it will help me a lot. Your workbench is impressive, and Your work too, really congratulations! Just a question on a point You did not mentioned: I have read that sometimes people take the opportunity of epoxy coating to add some specks onto lures. Have You already done that sometimes? If yes, do You have any advices for doing it? Would it be better to do it on the first layer? Or one of the others? Thanks again for sharing Your experience. Nicolas

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I assume that you refer to spots, fins and lines - I would paint those onto the airbrush paint before the epoxy. It's only the signature, I add in between the layers. Good luck with your lures

[@UPTHETOWN]

I think he means adding glitter or metal flakes to the epoxy coating@@SplishSplashFishing

[@SplishSplashFishing]

@@UPTHETOWN Ahh - I haven't used that a lot, but if I should be in the first layer to make sure I could obtain a smooth surface afterwards

[@nicolasbatista9992]

Oh yes Andy H. I was talking about glitter or flake. Thanks for having answered!

[@Batuhankaygan976]

I found what I need. Bravo bravo bravo 👏👏👏. Just one question; ıs it possible to apply paint after epoxy process because I am coating foils and it is very sensetive. To do something I must first apply resin.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Yes, that is no problem. I have resin stickbaits where I paint, apply foil, apply 2 epoxy coats, paint again and finalize with 3 more epoxy coats.

[@Batuhankaygan976]

@@SplishSplashFishing Tanks for prompt reply. You are number one

[@Batuhankaygan976]

Dear Splish Splash , For the last layer of coating, ıs it necessary to use another material such as varnish or just resin is enough because I am making jigging and always my jigs hits to the rocks at the bottom.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

@@Batuhankaygan976 I dont think you can completely avoid chipping with lures that hit the rock. If your jigs are metal - lead, tin, etc. there are the posibility of using powder coating. There are some types of that that are nearly shatterproof. But still if you topcoat with epoxy, it will chip. For my own jigheads, I just remelt and cast again, when they are too badly beaten up.

[@claudiocurti7631]

Thank you very much for your comment

[@bassnbluegill1406]

This video was really helpful! Thanks.

[@claudiocurti7631]

Haaa ok perfect if I know what it is, I even bought it hahahaha thank you !!!! and keep posting videos !!!!!

[@fakiirification]

have you ever tried clear plastisol? ive heard its pretty sturdy and gives a cool soft texture. i want to try it some time.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

No have not tried using plastisol for coating hardlures. I would imagine it would be stripped of after a fish or two

[@fakiirification]

@@SplishSplashFishing that was my first thought. But I've heard its actually pretty strong. Probably depends on the plastisol formula. That hard saltwater stuff will probably work.

[@colossalbasscustombaits5963]

Do you sand the first clear coat for the second coat to bond into the first coat?

[@jorgenharreby]

Hi Evan. No need to do so if its nice and smooth. The epoxy binds well to hardened epoxy

[@colossalbasscustombaits5963]

@@jorgenharreby Thank you for replying . I always wondered if it's necessary, Thank you it helps me alot!

[@goovaerg]

Hey Jörgen. How did you make the lure holders?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Hey Glenn. It is all part of my lure handling system - You will find info on the holders near the end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPWqn6phdR3qq8

[@gilessexton49]

Very informative and educational, many thanks.......

[@claudiocurti7631]

Greetings from Argentina !!!!

[@dobie333]

what is the signature pen? Thanks, great info.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Its a "Posca pen" - Just search for it. They are everywhere

[@MRO-Management]

What make and model is that respirator, thank you

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Hi - It's a 3M mask - think its model number 4255

[@kekemg84]

hello, i don't knox if someone can help but when i coat my lures the paint melt with the epoxy. does anyone can help ?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Try using a different brand of epoxy or paint as there seem to be something in your epoxy that disolves the paint. Could be alcohol. Maybe use a sealer after the painting.

[@herraldkoetzier817]

Do you have a link of the brushes on Alixpress?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Sure - There is one in the text bellow the movie

[@magcolor]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@tanikoev]

many useful videos thanks

[@andershandmadecrafts9437]

Those are some very nice jigs!

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks - I am very satisfied with them :D

[@hawksflyingdrone]

magnifique le vernis très beau rendus

[@SplishSplashFishing]

merci

[@royerio16]

awes0me lure driyer tanks for great tips

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks - The lure dryer has actually been replaced with a new "better" model. Check out the build of that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWTchmV-lLpoY5o

[@allanknudsen7483]

Could you cover some Line-Thru metal spoons soon ;)

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Its in my plans

[@allanknudsen7483]

@@SplishSplashFishing Do you know when you will start this project? ;)

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Not at the moment sorry

[@UncleKrusty68]

Easiest way to eliminate "fish eye" is to hit the epoxy with a torch flame prior to putting them on the rotisserie.

[@СЕРГЕЙСОБОЛЕВСКИЙ.Воблерыручно]

Отлично приду с работы с переводчиком еще раз просмотрю .

[@Спиннингбезграниц]

Nice vileo))))

[@paulbowkunowicz6960]

KBS is the future of Lure making Clearcoat....

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Unfortunately it's not available worldwide, so i haven't tried it yet. Also I imagine that for lures for some species you would require quite a lot of layers compared to epoxy.

[@williampenn4279]

@@SplishSplashFishing What brand of epoxy do you use/recommend?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

@@williampenn4279 I use GlassCast from EasyComposites. The hardest Epoxy I have found so far. There is a link in the text bellow the movie

[@corneldelport7490]

I have sanded down many a botched lure . No need to start all over .

[@SplishSplashFishing]

When you have a good setup for casting lures in resin, its often easier to cast a new than to repair an old

[@corneldelport7490]

@@SplishSplashFishing Hi there . Thank you for the video's. I need to axpand on my comment . All my lures that I have ever made nearly 40 years now .. Only wood ..Balsa ...Abachi ..Jellutong . I have never casted or used plastic blanks. With time you gain the feel .I can make a batch say 50 lures and you would realy have to look for differences . That is my reason for not starting over . Just to much work .

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I understand, and I too have wooden lures I keep repairing. I know that with experience and the right tools and helpers, you will be able to make lures you cant tell apart. Thanks for your comments

[@paulbowkunowicz6960]

I never use Epoxy anymore...no more rotators

[@Jeeperuae]

What do you use Paul?

[@paulbowkunowicz6960]

@@Jeeperuae I use KBS Clear...I think you can only get it in Canada and US

[@sergeytrotsenko3578]

Привіт з України. Підкажіть назву епоксидної смоли. Дякую

[@danielnielsen2052]

Hvorfor snakker du ik dansk

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Hovedsaglig fordi Danmark er et lille land, og jeg vil gerne ud til så mange mennesker som muligt

[@TheDuckseason]

Try this , and this lady has it going on /watch?v=OHy0uTAq2a0 she uses KBS and it is not 2 products just one and done !!