Painting Poppers

[smokinprice 0]

I know there has already been a discussion on how to paint poppers but what I want to know is what people use to paint them. Any thoughts? I would love to hear what everyone out there uses to get an idea of what I should use. Thanks.

[flykid 0]

On poppers turned with craft foam I use water based acryilics like delta ceramcoat. I first paint them the color I want then if you want sparkle you can use delta sparkle glaze, then for the final coat I use a couple coats of delta interior/exterior gloss varnish. I got this method from Fly Tyer magazine and it has been very effective. The paints are easy to clean up, don't crack, and dry quick.

[Slacker 0]

I use water based acrylic as well. Takes a few coats and they look great. I then put a couple of coats of Sally Hansen's on them. Haven't got into anything too fancy yet but this works for me.

 

Tim

[ubbrd 0]

I turn Balsa poppers, cut a slot, glue in the hook & then colour them with various nail varnishes. I always colour the face red & favour the olives & other darker colours for the Balsa bodies.

I have also used Humbrel model paints which are pretty good,

[smokinprice 0]

Wow certainly some different methods out there. I did read the article in Fly Tyer using the craft paint. I use bought some popper paint but maybe I should have waited and used something else. Thanks for the info.

[flytire 0]

from fly tyer magazine

 

http://flytyer.com/index.php?option=com_co...49&Itemid=0

[smokinprice 0]

Thanks for the article flytire. I got it printed out and at the bench. Again, thanks.

[Trichoptera 0]

I use fabric paint, bought in the craft isle at Meijer. Any store like Walmart would carry it. 99 cents per tube. It is made for painting stuff on t-shirts and such, so it dries water proof. Works great and you can get a number of different colors cheap.