Looks like some wicked lures there JPG, Don't know about fence stain but you could try it. I use an epoxy to seal the wood as it is a process I can now rely on. 

 

I am getting close to glassing the above blanks

Getting em painted, Getting em foiled etc

when i do this I intend to pour some glass down the eyelets into the through wire hole's to increase the durability and reduce water penetration.

I figure that the viscosity of the liquid added to rotation will keep the bulk of the liquid in the interior until it gels and hardens

Regarding the outside of the lure: I anticipate "painting" the resin onto the out side and rotating again til it hardens...

I have planned to use a paintbrush to do this.. It seems to be the way to go and I dont see a better alternative webwide.

Aside from ensuring I have combed out any loose bristles, could you offer any further advice for me to consider?

 

Appreciate your time

 

 

 

 

 

I have a couple of blanks I have used for practice and am happy to use these to practice the process

 

Thank you

 

 

I apologise for not mentioning it previously: I relented and bought some BLO and have had the lure bodies soaking in a 50/50 mix with turps.

I have seen the posts that advise about the cotton rag issue and have avoided it . 

Have left them in the mix for a day or two

Pulled them out and left to dry.

I have sanded them, Then applied a couple of coats of white spray paint to allow either an application of Aluminium tape or paint as the tape wont adhere to the oily surface.

 

I have been painting em with various paints, sadly a cheap n cheerful process here.

Have been experimenting by pinching some water paints from my son and point brushing spots, letting them dry to a gel state and then repeating with a new colour. Once the dappled result is dry I then apply a paint I got from Bunnings that has a faint sheen  and a fine powder of shiny reflective material in it. The end result when dry is a sheen that goes between the direct colour and a violet blue metallic reflection..

The approach above is the best I can do to get a graded and faded effect .

I cannot spend too much on spray cans so I am forced to find an alternate way of getting the effect I need. I am moving closer, But also acknowledge the finish is more for the fisherman and not the fish!

 

I will post some fotes (cellfonefotes sorry) in the hope that I qualify for more advice

 

Thanks for the sharing