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another paint scheme having too much fun

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#1 User is offline   P.Dieter 


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Posted 24 February 2010 - 01:31 AM

Taking a cue from the barista working the mocha foam.


My first 7 poppers....gonna be some Small Mouth destinations this year!



Have Fun
Paul

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 05:16 AM

looking mighty good. Just got in a new order of saltwater popper bodies. Really gonna hafta give this a go.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 05:23 AM

You really are enjoying yourself, Paul!
I do about five poppers a year, and paint them in plain colors. Your work speaks of some dedication.
I really like the red one with many eyes - reminds me of reading Lovecraft novels in my wasted youth lol.gif

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 05:25 AM

Hehe...I love H.P.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 07:57 AM

Very nice ties!

Is the way the top one was painted the method where you slightly mix two colors together and then press an object into the paint?

I've seen people also do poppers by painting one color and then dipping a very open cell sponge piece into another color and lightly
pressing the sponge against the head.
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#6 User is offline   David Legg 


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Posted 24 February 2010 - 09:22 AM

Very nice work! You sure are working a variety of styles there.
The great thing about catch & release is that the fish can live to grow even larger.
In fact, I've known some fish to grow quite a bit larger before the fisherman even returned home.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 09:30 AM

Those are awesome great job. Make sure the hook is strong, because with all the catches on those you may get a bent hook
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 10:21 AM

QUOTE (Stippled Popper @ Feb 24 2010, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is the way the top one was painted the method where you slightly mix two colors together and then press an object into the paint?

I've seen people also do poppers by painting one color and then dipping a very open cell sponge piece into another color and lightly
pressing the sponge against the head.


I should have included a description...sorry.
I put the yellow on supper thick and then applied some drops of the green and then just swirled it with a toothpick. Now that you mention it I've seen what you describe as well, might have to try that too. I also have some of that natural sponge you mention for other painting projects and that would work really well.

Glad I bought a couple packages of bodies. LOL

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Paul

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Posted 24 February 2010 - 11:57 AM

Whats with all the foam Paul. Didn't you build a desk vac so you could tie with deer hair? j_k.gif

Looks great man!
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 01:17 PM

Nice work. Interesting color combos
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 06:32 PM

I pulled up the thread and literly said WWWWOOOOWWWWW out loud!!! thats amazing
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 08:50 PM

killer stuff bro thumbsup.gif they look like oh early morning redfish food to me wink.gif
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 10:49 PM

I played with this idea progressing towards the barista idea I had. here's the process. I'm new to this and you guys don't know how much help all your old (and new) threads are. I've got a hell of a lot to learn and you are are sure helping. this is just a small attempt on my part to pay back a bit.


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Paul

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