Jason Angel Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Hey guys, I'm new to this site and to lure making. I just got two of those wiggly bulsa wood snakes you see for kids that are about 12" long and I want to make it a topwater. My first problem is that I don't know how to seal it. Thing is what makes it wiggly is that the wood segments are glued to cloth. Is there any sealant that won't make the cloth rigid? Quote
JRammit Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Thats a tough one!... The cloth will absorb water and pull it into the wood The only sure way would be to disassemble and seal the wood pieces, then put it all back together Another option might be soaking the whole piece in linseed oil..... Problem with that would be the smell leached out from the oil in the cloth Quote
Jason Angel Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 How long would you guess the linseed oil scent would last on it? And would the quick drying stuff be alright to use with it? I might just take it all apart and find a way to mold it and make it out of resin if the wood gives me enough trouble. I've got until spring, so I'm in no rush lol. Quote
JRammit Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Ive never used linseed oil, only read about it... I use thinned epoxy to seal my wood baits Remolding in resin is a good idea, but with all those pieces alot of work! And alot of mold material (likely RTV which isnt cheap!).... If youre just looking for the "snake like action", maybe make a soft plastic copy... I know that defeats the purpose, but i cant think of an easier way...? Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 29, 2016 Super User Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Jason, I don't have an answer, but I noticed you are new to the site, so I wanted to welcome you! Quote
Big C Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Hey Jason, I have a couple of those wooden snakes to be made into lures. I can't think of any sealer either. The only idea I have is dip the whole thing into thin polyurethane and try to work the cloth back into a flexible substance after it has cured. I don't know how well that would work, but it's something. Quote
Jason Angel Posted January 29, 2016 Author Posted January 29, 2016 7 hours ago, Darren. said: Hi Jason, I don't have an answer, but I noticed you are new to the site, so I wanted to welcome you! Thanks! Glad to be here! 7 hours ago, JRammit said: Ive never used linseed oil, only read about it... I use thinned epoxy to seal my wood baits Remolding in resin is a good idea, but with all those pieces alot of work! And alot of mold material (likely RTV which isnt cheap!).... If youre just looking for the "snake like action", maybe make a soft plastic copy... I know that defeats the purpose, but i cant think of an easier way...? I considered the plastic, but I'd like to have it float so I can pause and retrieve super slow. I like the idea of a hard lure, too. But, who knows where this project might head. 3 hours ago, Big C said: Hey Jason, I have a couple of those wooden snakes to be made into lures. I can't think of any sealer either. The only idea I have is dip the whole thing into thin polyurethane and try to work the cloth back into a flexible substance after it has cured. I don't know how well that would work, but it's something. I bought two and one came in that's basically useless. The wooden segments aren't cut right, so I do have one I could use as a guinea pig. I'll let you know what I use and how well it works. What is your idea as far as hooks go? There's no way the body segments on mine will be able to hold a hanger. I was considered a line through, myself. Quote
JRammit Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Plastic on its own floats, only hooks and weight make it sink... With enough plastic and small enough hooks, you would have a floating or super slow sinking bait......... But, again, this doesnt answer your question Honestly, i dont think there is a good answer.... But if you are determined to try it, i think the linseed oil is the best solution, since it would actually soak in and penetrate the wood.... Do some research first, fumes are dangerous and it is highly flamable.... Some good videos on YouTube of sealing lures with linseed oil As for the polyurethane solution.. The poly dries into a thin brittle coating, and is not ideal to paint over (if you plan on painting).. It will not penetrate far enough into the wood to offer much protection and would probably leave the inside of the joints bare Another way to go is building your own, replacing the cloth with sst pins Quote
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