CarpinMNRiver Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have a good source of pretty clean lead so I picked up a Lee Production Pot IV and a few mold. I made up 400 something round jigs today and just test powder painted them by heating up with a heat gun and dipping into the jar. I have the parts for a fluid bath but haven't put it together yet. I have some white and black vinyl paint. I just took a dowel and put some white then a black dot for the eye. What is the best way to do this? Powder paint, bake the jigs then put on the vinyl for the eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Do a few test jigs. Dot the eyes then let the vinyl paint dry for a few days then see if you can scrape it off with a fingernail. I know some paints don't stick too well the the powder coat finish. Model paint works fairly well, and to make dotters I use nails that have been ground to various size points. Have fun making those jigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddsbyday Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Be sure to use a clear top coat if you are using vinyl. If it comes in contact with soft plastics it turns to goo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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