Powder Painting Right After Pouring?

[M-D]

I am new to the jig making process, have all the goods on the way this week to start making them. Last night I was going through the process of painting in my mind and got to wondering if it is possible to pour a jig and then right afterwards while the lead is still hot dip it in the powder paint? Will this work properly or should I stick to doing the paint in a separate process afterwards?

[Mumpy]

Separate Process. You still have to clip the excess off the top of the head and then I usually take an old knife and scrape and smooth off the part where I clipped the excess. Then I put them in the oven and heat em up. You're just getting started, don't look for shortcuts, just go by the numbers and you'll be ok.

Good luck and post pictures. The funny thing about starting out is a year from now you'll look at that first Jig you did and think, OMG I can't believe I was proud of that! lol

[M-D]

Thanks Mumpy. I forgot about having to clean up the casting marks and sprue.

[Jig Man]

I tried it a few times and like stated with the cleanup they cool way too fast. If you don't already have one, get a toaster oven or a heat guy. My toaster oven came from a garage sale for $2 and it has been going for over 10 years.

Heating the heads just enough to get a powery coat instead of a shiny one gives you a very thin coat of paint that won't run when you bake on the finish.

[M-D]

I have both the heat gun and toaster oven. I bought a thermostat to place inside the oven to ensure proper cure temp too. Its going to be a scorcher this weekend, think I will stay off the lake and play with my new jig making supplies...hope to have some pics to share soon.