William Rossi Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 Still learnin about Airbrushin. I tried these Rattle Traps with images on the side. I print the pics on decal paper. 13 Quote
MI.Kayaker Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 those look incredible. love the rock bass Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted February 3, 2017 Super User Posted February 3, 2017 That's very cool. What kind of decal paper are you using? I might want to play around with that some! Quote
William Rossi Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Ty. Im havin alot of fun with it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321636892152?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT You need to get for either ink jet (what I have) or laser. Then after printing them you need to clear them with a couple light coats of clear gloss lacquer spray. Quote
William Rossi Posted February 4, 2017 Author Posted February 4, 2017 More bulbous lures with compound curves seems to be another story. Tryin to work it out so I dont get wrinkles. 1 Quote
William Rossi Posted February 6, 2017 Author Posted February 6, 2017 Few more. I am having alot of fun with this 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted February 6, 2017 Super User Posted February 6, 2017 These look great Bill. Let me know if you're selling any. 1 Quote
William Rossi Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 Bet you have never seen a Peacock bass pattern before 4 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 12, 2017 Super User Posted February 12, 2017 Wow .You dont even need clear lures to do this . Is thee a secret to finding the images ? An orange throated darter pattern would look awesome . Quote
drew4779 Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Awesome. Looks as though I should just toss my airbrush in the trash. 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 13, 2017 Super User Posted February 13, 2017 When I get my basement back in order " flooded " I'm going to do thsi . A yellow perch patterned RES would work great around here . These are awesome . Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 13, 2017 Super User Posted February 13, 2017 Dude! those look awesome! Quote
William Rossi Posted February 17, 2017 Author Posted February 17, 2017 Ty all. For these Traps I scanned one and used the shape to make a mask in Photoshop. the mask is about 500 x 170. I go to Google image and find a fish pic. Can be a photo or artist drawing. I crop it down and resize image to 500 x 170 (turn retain aspect ratio off). It will stretch it a bit. I then add the mask and make the background white (Color printers wont print white). I add images to MS Word and change the size so they print full size. Do a test print in black and white first. I have an ink jet so get the proper clear decal paper for that or lazer. Print left and right image. Ink jet is not waterproof so a clear gloss laquer clearcoat is needed. When dry cut the inage close so no border is showing. Apply waterslide decal as recommended. Let dry. Airbrush back and belly to blend in. Add eyes and clearcoat. abbream.bmp Oh and here is a Perch. 5 Quote
Crank Bait Nut Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 William Good Job On Those , Your Colors Seem To Be Fading Once You Apply Your Glue / Clear ? Just Asking , Mike Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted February 20, 2017 Super User Posted February 20, 2017 You done good!! Quote
Dave A Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing- yet another technique to learn! Quote
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