Dyeing / coloring soft plastic worms and grubs

[smalljaws99]

A question for some of the more experienced hands who pour their own soft plastic worms ans grubs.

If I buy small bottles of the worm dyes can I paint them on my lures to creat custom colors. I am not so much interested in making my own soft plastics as customising those I buy.

So, can I simply use the dye with a paint brush????

[smalljaws99]

Oh, yes, I meant to add one other thing in my post above.  I've tried the Spike it dye stuff but I don't like the awful garlic smell that I think masks a heavy "industrial" odor.

I'd much rather use something with more color options like the dyes and colors worm and grub makers use.

Thanks

[SENKOSAM]

Dye comes in unscented also. Other than Spike-It (best service), I use Colorite (average service) which is cheaper, but comes in more colors.

Spike-It has better Chunk Paint for dots and stripes that won't bleed into the plastic. Colorite's paint is average, though I do like the pearl, silver and gold solid coats.

[Mattlures]

for temperary coloration you can use a sharpie permenant marker. The colors will bleed in a couple days but for on the spot uses they work good. plus you have a bunch of colors to choose from

[smalljaws99]

Thanks - Senkosam where do you order the Colorite?  Direct from the company?  I did an internet search and can't find hardly anone that sells it.

Thanks

[SENKOSAM]

http://www.colorite-glowmaster.com/index.html

Cheaper than Spike-It, but service sucks. I've used their products for 5 years and they've lasted to the present. Supposedly you can dilute colorites product with acetone (which is what their clear solution is, so don't waste your money). They have a great color selection.

I use pipe cleaners to dab on color and make laminates, which saves color rather than dipping the whole lure. Re-use the pipe cleaners of the same color.