Iridescent effect on lures

Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:09 pm

Gents, I'm looking to make some lures for bass fishing. What I need to know is how to get the iridescent effect on the lure surface. Is it a clear lacquer with glitter or is there more to it. :?:

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:36 pm

I made a fee using holographic tape then dipped in clear varnish twice ( dry after each dip )
Try some strips of different colour tape also
They work

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:10 pm

I just googled ' holographic tape' and it seems to be the way to go alright. I was looking for iridescent paint but the tape and a few cotes of lacquer looks good , thanks for the tip :D have you a link to where I can buy it?

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:34 pm

What, where did I see something about using a knurling tool to help with this very thing........?

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Tue Oct 14, 2014 11:41 pm

Tanglerat wrote:What, where did I see something about using a knurling tool to help with this very thing........?


This was it, improvised knurler at about 11 - 15 mins:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XeDDCk6zZYw

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Sun Oct 19, 2014 7:36 pm

Buddner wrote:I just googled ' holographic tape' and it seems to be the way to go alright. I was looking for iridescent paint but the tape and a few cotes of lacquer looks good , thanks for the tip :D have you a link to where I can buy it?


eBay pal or any hobby shop or even a DIY store

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:42 pm

Got some , ..................not as easy as it looks so I'm still experimenting, I might have to invest in an air brush and compressor.

Re: Iridescent effect on lures

Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:02 pm

Don't go crazy with tape or colours.

Match stick thin strips etc.